retain

Verb
  1. Hold back within (synset 202707488)
    "This soil retains water"; "I retain this drug for a long time"; "the dam retains the water"
    is a type of: bear, carry, contain, hold - contain or hold; have within
  2. Allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature (synset 202415305)
    "We cannot continue several servants any longer"; "She retains a lawyer"; "The family's fortune waned and they could not keep their household staff"; "Our grant has run out and we cannot keep you on"; "We kept the work going as long as we could"; "She retained her composure"; "this garment retains its shape even after many washings"
    is a type of: keep up, prolong, sustain - lengthen or extend in duration or space
    same as: continue, keep, keep on
    verb group: continue, persist in - do something repeatedly and showing no intention to stop
  3. Secure and keep for possible future use or application (synset 202288169)
    "The landlord retained the security deposit"; "I reserve the right to disagree"
    is a type of: hold on, keep - retain possession of
    subtypes: hold down - keep
    same as: hold, hold back, keep back
  4. Keep in one's mind (synset 200611564)
    "I cannot retain so much information"
    is a type of: remember, think of - keep in mind for attention or consideration

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