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retain

/rɪˈteɪn/
re · tain rɪ · ˈteɪn
English Definition
v. keep, remember
中文释义
保持,保留
Significado en Español
retener
한국어 뜻
유지하다, 보유하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
giữ lại, duy trì
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
re(repeatedly)+tain(hold).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to “retain”.

  1. A release
  2. B preserve
  3. C discard
  4. D forget
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B — preserve. “retain” means v. keep, remember

Common questions about “retain”

What does “retain” mean?

retain — v. keep, remember. In Chinese: 保持,保留.

How do you pronounce “retain”?

retain is pronounced /rɪˈteɪn/. It breaks into 2 syllables: re · tain.

Is “retain” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. retain appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “retain”?

re(repeatedly)+tain(hold).

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