Other Words for Retain

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Retain as a Noun has these synonyms:

engage, hire, employ, commission, take on
Example: We have retained a caretaker to look after the estate.

Retain as a Verb has these synonyms:

hold, absorb, contain, soak up, preserve
Example: This type of soil retains little water.

keep (possession of), hold (on to), save, preserve, hang on to
Example: Retain the receipt in case you wish to exchange the merchandise.

remember, keep or bear or have in mind, recall, remain aware of, memorize, impress on the memory, recollect
Example: As he aged, he found it increasingly difficult to retain even the simplest information such as names and dates.

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