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Retain
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Meanings of Retain
Verb
- To keep something you have.
- To hold onto a person, like a teacher or a friend.
- To keep someone from moving up to the next grade.
- To hold back or stop something.
- To belong to someone.
Explanation of the word: Retain
Retain means to keep something. Like when you have a toy and you want to hold on to it and not give it away.
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Translations for the word: Retain
hindi
रखना
rakhna
सहेजना
sahejna
रखना
rakhna
Synonyms for the word: Retain
Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Retain
What does 'retain' mean?
To 'retain' means to keep something or hold onto it.
How do you pronounce 'retain'?
You pronounce 'retain' like this: ree-tain.
What is the origin of the word 'retain'?
The word 'retain' comes from the Latin word 'retinere', which means to hold back.
What is the meaning of 'retain' in Hindi?
The word 'retain' in Hindi is 'रखना' (Rakhna).