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IELTS word

retain

/rΙͺˈteΙͺn/verb

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English definition

to keep or continue to have something

Common phrases / collocations

  1. retain control
  2. retain information
  3. retain heat

Example sentences

  1. 1.

    The insulated flask retained its heat.

  2. 2.

    This soil retains water well.

  3. 3.

    The company hopes to retain skilled staff.

Visual learning

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An insulated flask still releases warm steam in cold mountain air.
to keep or continue to have something
1cold air
2drink stays hot
insulated flask→heat stays inside