English to English
verb
- hold back within
This soil retains water.
I retain this drug for a long time.
The dam retains the water.
source: WordNet 3.0
- allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature
We cannot continue several servants any longer.
She retains a lawyer.
The family's fortune waned and they could not keep their household staff.
Our grant has run out and we cannot keep you on.
We kept the work going as long as we could.
She retained her composure.
This garment retains its shape even after many washings.
source: WordNet 3.0
- secure and keep for possible future use or application
The landlord retained the security deposit.
I reserve the right to disagree.
source: WordNet 3.0
- keep in one's mind
I cannot retain so much information.
source: WordNet 3.0
- To continue to hold; to keep in possession; not to lose, part with, or dismiss; to retrain from departure, escape, or the like.
source: Webster 1913
- To belong; to pertain.
source: Webster 1913
English to Tagalog
verb
- [ritén] Bimbinin; pigilin; ingatan
source: Diccionario Ingles-Español-Tagalog
