"Retain" validity in different word game dictionaries
| Dictionary | Validity |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US(US/Canada/Thailand - TWL/NWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK(International - SOWPODS/CSW) | Yes |
| Words with Friends(WWF) | Yes |
"retain" Definition
- retain something to keep something; to continue to have something synonym preserve
- retain something to continue to hold or contain something
- retain somebody/something (law) if a member of the public retains somebody such as a lawyer, they pay money regularly or in advance so the lawyer, etc. will do work for them
"retain" Synonyms & Antonyms
"retain" synonyms:
- maintain,
- keep,
- hold,
- preserve,
- reserve,
- conserve,
- possess,
- save,
- uphold,
- have,
- own,
- perpetuate,
- withhold,
- command,
- contain,
- cherish,
- detain,
- enjoy,
- grasp
"retain" antonyms:
- relinquish,
- lose,
- surrender,
- yield,
- abdicate,
- cede,
- renounce,
- abandon,
- resign,
- withdraw,
- dispossess,
- sacrifice,
- desert,
- discard,
- discontinue,
- give-away,
- give-up,
- hand-over,
- let-go