| retain | keep in one's mind |
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| retain | secure and keep for possible future use or application |
| retain | hold on to |
| retain | as to represent |
| retain | allow to remain in a place or position |
| retain | hold within |
| retain | continued in your keeping or use or memory |
| retain | an object in a passive construction |
| retain | a dental appliance that holds teeth (or a prosthesis) in position after orthodontic treatment |
| retain | a person working in the service of another (especially in the household) |
| retain | a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone |
| retain | designed for (usually temporary) retention |