Definitions For Retain

verb

  • Keep in one's mind
  • Secure and keep for possible future use or application
  • Allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature
  • Hold back within
  • To continue to have or use (something)
  • To keep (someone) in a position, job, etc.
  • To pay for the work of (a person or business)

Is Retain a Scrabble Word?

Words With Friends YES
Scrabble US YES
Scrabble UK YES
English International (SOWPODS) YES
Scrabble Global YES
Enable1 Dictionary YES

Points in Different Games

Scrabble
6
Words with Friends
7

The word Retain is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words with Friends

Examples of Retain in a Sentence

  • 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.

Synonyms for Retain

Antonyms for Retain

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