Meaning of ‘Retain’ in English

Retain

(Verb)

To keep or continue to have possession or control of something, to hold onto or preserve something over time.

The recipe book helps retain family traditions.

Good memory skills help retain information for exams.

The lawyer will retain all important documents for the case.

It's essential to retain key employees in a competitive job market.

She decided to retain her childhood toys for sentimental reasons.

Companies often retain customer data for future marketing purposes.

Maintain

Keep

Preserve

Hold onto

Secure

Save

Possess

Give up

Surrender

Abandon

Release

Relinquish

Let go