retain (EN)
pandiwa

pandiwa “retain”

retain; he retains; past retained, part. retained; ger. retaining
  1. panatilihin
    She retained her composure even in the face of adversity.
  2. magkaroon ng kakayahang maglaman
    The sponge retains water well, making it perfect for cleaning spills.
  3. kumuha ng abogado sa pamamagitan ng pagbabayad ng paunang bayad
    After the car accident, she decided to retain a lawyer to help her with the insurance claims.