retain
/rɪˈteɪn/
re · tain
rɪ · ˈteɪn
English Definition
v. keep, remember
Significado en Español
retener
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
giữ lại, duy trì
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Example Sentence
She retains a youthful appearance.
她保持着青春容颜。
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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”.
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A
release
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B
preserve
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C
discard
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D
forget
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B — preserve.
“retain” means v. keep, remember
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
A good sponge can ______ a surprising amount of water for a long time.
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A
release
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B
retain
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C
lose
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D
drain
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B — retain.
“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.
How do you use “retain” in a sentence?
She retains a youthful appearance. (她保持着青春容颜。)
What are synonyms for “retain”?
keep, hold — all close in meaning to retain (v. keep, remember).
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).
