v. 25B6; verb
the government retained a share in the industries : KEEP (POSSESSION OF), keep hold of, hold on to, hang on to.
existing footpaths are to be retained : MAINTAIN, keep, preserve, conserve.
some students retain facts easily : REMEMBER, memorize, keep in one's mind/memory.
solicitors can retain a barrister : EMPLOY, contract, keep on the payroll.
give up, abolish.