retain (EN)verb
verb “retain”
infinitive retain ; he retains ; past tense retained ; past part. retained ; ger. retaining
- to continue possessing or having something Sign up to see the translation of definitions and examples into any language.She
retained her composure even in the face of adversity. - to have the ability to keep containing something The sponge
retains water well, making it perfect for cleaning spills. - (law) to hire a lawyer by paying them a fee in advance After the car accident, she decided to
retain a lawyer to help her with the insurance claims.