Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

retain

[ri-teyn] / rɪˈteɪn /




Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Do the children grow into adults, or are their smaller car parts replaced with larger car parts — and if so, how do they retain their consciousness during this process?

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

With the program in full-blown crisis, Bilton spent the rest of the week attempting to calm the waters and retain the disgruntled correspondents.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Tokenized deposits retain existing credit risk, regulatory expectations and accounting treatments, keeping funds within the banking system.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Liverpool spent £450m last summer - the highest outlay in a single window by a British club - in a bid to retain their league title.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

On the side of the road, a field stretched out like green bed linen, dotted by mango trees with faded leaves struggling to retain their color against the drying wind.

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




Vocabulary lists containing retain


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "retain" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com