retain
VERB
/rɪ'teɪn/
6 LETTERS · 2 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH R
retain is a valid 6-letter word worth 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
R1E1T1A1I1N1
1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 =6 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 12TRIPLE WORD → 18
MEANING
What does retain mean?
VERB · 4 SENSES
1
Secure and keep for possible future use or application.
“The landlord retained the security deposit”
SYNONYMS
BROADER
NARROWER
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2
Allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature.
“She retains a lawyer”
“She retained her composure”
SYNONYMS
BROADER
3
Hold back within.
“This soil retains water”
“I retain this drug for a long time”
BROADER
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4
Keep in one's mind.
“I cannot retain so much information”
BROADER
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