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Webster's English Dictionary

retain

v. t. [F. retainir, L. retinere; pref. re- re- + tenere to hold, keep. See Tenable, and cf. Rein of a bridle, Retention, Retinue.]1. To continue to hold; to keep in possession; not to lose, part with, or dismiss; to restrain from departure, escape, or the like. (Shak.)

Be obedient, and retain Unalterably firm his love entire. (Milton.)

An executor may retain a debt due to him from the testator. (Blackstone.)

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

A Benedictine convent has now retained the most learned father of their order to write in its defense. (Addison.)

3. To restrain; to prevent. (Sir W. Temple.)

Retaining wall (Arch. & Engin.), a wall built to keep any movable backing, or a bank of sand or earth, in its place; -- called also retain wall. ()

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v. i. 1. To belong; to pertain. ()

A somewhat languid relish, retaining to bitterness. (Boyle.)

2. To keep; to continue; to remain. (Donne.)