| Main Entry: | retain |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | hold on to physically or mentally |
Synonyms: |
absorb, bear in mind, cling to, clutch, contain, detain, enjoy, grasp, hand onto, have, hold, hold fast, husband, keep, keep in mind, keep possession, maintain, memorize, mind, own, possess, preserve, put away, recall, recognize, recollect, remember, reminisce, reserve, restrain, retrospect, save, withhold |
Antonyms: |
free, let go, lose, release, spend |