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Meaning Of Retain

v. t.

To continue to hold; to keep in possession; not to lose, part with, or dismiss; to retrain from departure, escape, or the like.
v. t.

To keep in pay; to employ by a preliminary fee paid; to hire; to engage; as, to retain a counselor.
v. t.

To restrain; to prevent.
v. i.

To belong; to pertain.
v. i.

To keep; to continue; to remain.

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