Retain

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1. Verb

To continue to hold; to keep in possession; not to lose, part with, or dismiss; to retrain from departure, escape, or the like.

2. Verb

To keep in pay; to employ by a preliminary fee paid; to hire; to engage; as, to retain a counselor.

3. Verb

To restrain; to prevent.

4. Verb

To belong; to pertain.

5. Verb

To keep; to continue; to remain.
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