Betekenis van:
retain

to retain
Werkwoord
  • in zijn bezit houden, niet verkopen
  • secure and keep for possible future use or application
"The landlord retained the security deposit"

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to retain
Werkwoord
  • (iets) niet aan iem. geven
  • secure and keep for possible future use or application
"The landlord retained the security deposit"

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to retain
Werkwoord
    • hold back within
    "This soil retains water"
    "I retain this drug for a long time"

    Hyperoniemen

    to retain
    Werkwoord
      • keep in one's mind
      "I cannot retain so much information"

      Hyperoniemen

      to retain
      Werkwoord
        • allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature
        "She retains a lawyer"
        "She retained her composure"

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        Voorbeeldzinnen

        1. Retain this manual for future reference.
        2. These dishes don't retain heat very well.
        3. He sacrificed his outstanding career to retain his dignity.
        4. If you use a computer, you can retain information.
        5. I'd retain that old hat if I were you.
        6. This book presents to you 10 original ways to retain your sanity.
        7. Sword and sward, retain and Britain (Mind the latter how it's written).
        8. Only individuals with an aberrant temperament can in the long run retain their self-esteem in the face of the disesteem of their fellows.
        9. Retain terraces
        10. Member States may retain:
        11. Retain as appropriate.
        12. Retain as applicable.
        13. Obligation to retain data
        14. Retain as appropriate
        15. Owner to retain original form.