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retain
verb
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Divide retain into syllables:

re · tain

How to pronounce retain:

Definition of retain:

retain (verb):
to keep in one's possession
to keep in possession or use

Synonyms for retain:

continuesustainprolong

Antonyms for retain:

yieldrepudiatefailrequireneedmissdisowndisplacewantresign
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