retain
Definition
- v. hold back within
- v. allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature
- v. secure and keep for possible future use or application
- v. keep in one's mind
Word forms
- Past participle
- retained
- Past tense
- retained
- Third person singular
- retains
- Present participle
- retaining
Example sentences
vt.
It's important to retain the information you learn in class.
vt.
The company decided to retain a portion of its profits for future investments.