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retain (EN)
werkwoord

werkwoord “retain”

infinitief retain; hy retains; verlede tyd retained; verlede deelw. retained; ger. retaining
  1. behou
    She retained her composure even in the face of adversity.
  2. behou (vermoë om iets te kan hou of bevat)
    The sponge retains water well, making it perfect for cleaning spills.
  3. in diens neem (in die konteks van 'n prokureur wat vooruit betaal word)
    After the car accident, she decided to retain a lawyer to help her with the insurance claims.