ಅರ್ಥ : Hold back within.
ಉದಾಹರಣೆ :
This soil retains water.
I retain this drug for a long time.
The dam retains the water.
ಅರ್ಥ : Allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature.
ಉದಾಹರಣೆ :
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.
ಅರ್ಥ : Keep in one's mind.
ಉದಾಹರಣೆ :
I cannot retain so much information.