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Retain Definition

verb-transitive

To hire (an attorney, for example) by the payment of a fee.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
To keep in mind; remember.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
To keep or hold in a particular place, condition, or position.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
To maintain possession of. See Synonyms at keep.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

verb

To keep in possession or use.
from Free Scrabble Dictionary
To keep in one's pay or service.
from Free Scrabble Dictionary
To employ by paying a .
from Free Scrabble Dictionary
To keep in mind or memory .
from Free Scrabble Dictionary
To hold secure or intact.
from Free Scrabble Dictionary

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retina

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2 letter words with RETAIN

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3 letter words with RETAIN

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4 letter words with RETAIN

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near

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5 letter words with RETAIN

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trine

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train

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tenia

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terai

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tinea

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riant

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retia

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nitre

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niter

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irate

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inter

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entia

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antre

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6 letter words with RETAIN

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retina

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retain

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ratine

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