to continue to hold or have: clothing that retains its color. remember: He was good at retaining what he needed for a test. to hire, esp. by payment of a preliminary fee: to retain a lawyer. See -tain-. to keep possession of. to continue to use, practice, etc.: to retain an old custom.
Definition of retain verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
