transitive verb see: thin Date: 15th century 1. to keep in possession or use, to keep in one's pay or service, to keep in mind or memory ; remember , to hold secure or intact, see: keep
RETAIN
Meaning of RETAIN in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012