retain
//rɪˈteɪn//
Verb
retainInfinitive
retainPresent tense
retainedPast tense
retainedPast participle
retainingPresent participle
retainsThird-person singular
1
to continue to have or keep something; to not lose or give up
She retained her position as team leader despite the changes.
2
to keep something in one's memory; to remember
She has an excellent ability to retain information.
3
to hold or keep something in place
The wall retains the soil and prevents erosion.
4
to employ or keep someone in one's service, especially by paying them in advance
The company retained a lawyer to handle the contract negotiations.