re·tain 
/rɪˈteɪn/ verb
re·tains; re·tained; re·tain·ing /rɪˈteɪn/ verb [+ obj] formal 1 : to continue to have or use (something) : keep
▪ A landlord may retain part of your deposit if you break the lease. ▪ They insisted on retaining old customs. ▪ You will retain your rights as a citizen. ▪ The TV show has retained its popularity for many years. 2 : to keep (someone) in a position, job, etc.
▪ The company's goal is to attract and retain good employees. ▪ The team failed to retain him, and he became a free agent. 3 : to pay for the work of (a person or business)
▪ They have decided to retain a firm to conduct a survey. ▪ You may need to retain an attorney. 4 : to keep (something) in your memory especially for a long period of time
▪ I studied French in college, but I haven't retained much of what I learned. ▪ She has a remarkable ability to retain odd facts. 5 : to continue to hold (something, such as heat or moisture) as time passes
▪ Topping the soil with mulch will help it to retain moisture.
▪ A landlord may retain part of your deposit if you break the lease. ▪ They insisted on retaining old customs. ▪ You will retain your rights as a citizen. ▪ The TV show has retained its popularity for many years.
▪ The company's goal is to attract and retain good employees. ▪ The team failed to retain him, and he became a free agent.
▪ They have decided to retain a firm to conduct a survey. ▪ You may need to retain an attorney.
▪ I studied French in college, but I haven't retained much of what I learned. ▪ She has a remarkable ability to retain odd facts.
▪ Topping the soil with mulch will help it to retain moisture.
