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1.
hold within
This soil retains water
I retain this drug for a long time
2.
allow to remain in a place or position
She retains a lawyer
3.
secure and keep for possible future use or application
The landlord retained the security deposit
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keep in one's mind
I cannot retain so much information
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1. Retain / Past
retained
2. Retain / Third Person
retains
3. Retain / Present Participle
retaining
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