retain — to keep possession of something; to continue to have something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to keep possession of something; to continue to have something
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈteɪn/
Korean meaning: 보유하다, 유지하다, 간직하다
Korean pronunciation: 리-테인 (강세: 테인)
Example Sentences
- My grandmother can retain phone numbers like a human phone book, but she forgets where she put her glasses every morning.
- The company decided to retain all employees during the economic downturn.
- He tried to retain his cool during the argument, but ended up shouting like a referee at a soccer match.
retain
VERB//rɪˈteɪn//
to keep possession of something; to continue to have something
Grandmother carefully keeping precious family memories
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Try to retain and maintain, but only some will remain.
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Origin
From Latin 'retinere', composed of 're-' (back) and 'tenere' (to hold). This Latin verb was adopted into Old French and then into Middle English.
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“My grandmother can retain phone numbers like a human phone book, but she forgets where she put her glasses every morning.”
“The company decided to retain all employees during the economic downturn.”
“He tried to retain his cool during the argument, but ended up shouting like a referee at a soccer match.”
“This fabric retains heat well, making it perfect for winter clothing.”
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