retain
🇺🇸
/rɪˈteɪn/
🇬🇧
/rɪˈteɪn/
verb
B2
to keep something and not lose it
The old house retains its original charm.
B2
to hold or contain something inside
This soil can retain water well during dry months.
R
to pay someone to work for you
You should retain a lawyer to help with your case.
translation
to keep something and not lose it; to hold or contain something inside; to pay someone to work for you
Word Forms
3rd Present
retains
Past
retained
Perfect
retained
Progressive
retaining