Word Meaning

retain definition and meaning

v. t. To continue to hold; to keep in possession; not to lose, part with, or dismiss; to retrain from departure, escape, or the like.
v. t. To keep in pay; to employ by a preliminary fee paid; to hire; to engage; as, to retain a counselor.
v. t. To restrain; to prevent.
v. i. To belong; to pertain.
v. i. To keep; to continue; to remain.

Crossword clues for retain

- Continue to have
- Engage (lawyer)
- engage barrister
- Hold back
- Hold onto
- Keep
- Keep back or hinder
- Keep extraterrestrial in downpour
- Keep hold of
- Keep movie alien in the rain
- Withhold