retain


Meanings

  • hold back within;
    • "This soil retains water"
    • "I retain this drug for a long time"
    • "the dam retains the water"
  • allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature;
    • "She retains a lawyer"
    • "She retained her composure"
    • "this garment retains its shape even after many washings"
  • secure and keep for possible future use or application;
    • "The landlord retained the security deposit"
  • keep in one's mind;
    • "I cannot retain so much information"
  • RETAIN v -ED, -ING, -S to keep possession of


Scrabble Score: 6

retain is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word

retain is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary

retain is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary


Words With Friends Score: 7

retain is a valid Words With Friends word