retain

Meanings

• hold back within
  • "This soil retains water"
  • "I retain this drug for a long time"
  • "the dam retains the water"
• allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature
  • "She retains a lawyer"
  • "She retained her composure"
  • "this garment retains its shape even after many washings"
• secure and keep for possible future use or application
  • "The landlord retained the security deposit"
• keep in one's mind
  • "I cannot retain so much information"

Synonyms

continue, hold, hold back, keep, keep back, keep on