Synonyms: retain
Definition: keep in one's mind
Usage: I cannot retain so much information
Similar words: think of, remember
Definition: keep in mind for attention or consideration
Usage: Remember the Alamo; Remember to call your mother every day!; Think of the starving children in India!
Synonyms: keep back, hold, hold back, retain
Definition: secure and keep for possible future use or application
Usage: The landlord retained the security deposit; I reserve the right to disagree
Definition: retain possession of
Usage: Can I keep my old stuffed animals?; She kept her maiden name after she married
Synonyms: continue, retain, keep, keep on
Definition: allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature
Usage: 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
Similar words: prolong, keep up, sustain
Definition: lengthen or extend in duration or space
Usage: We sustained the diplomatic negotiations as long as possible; prolong the treatment of the patient; keep up the good work
Synonyms: retain
Definition: hold back within
Usage: This soil retains water; I retain this drug for a long time; the dam retains the water
Similar words: hold, carry, contain, bear
Definition: contain or hold; have within
Usage: The jar carries wine; The canteen holds fresh water; This can contains water