retain

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Learn the meaning of retain with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

retain

(verb)

Meaning

to keep possession of something

Example

"To succeed in her studies, she must retain the information given in class."

Synonyms

keepholdpreserve

Antonyms

discardforgetrelease