to keep possession of.

to continue to use, practice, etc.

to retain an old custom.

to continue to hold or have

to retain a prisoner in custody; a cloth that retains its color.

to keep in mind; remember.

to hold in place or position.

to engage, esp. by payment of a preliminary fee

to retain a lawyer.

verb

free , let go , lose , release , spend , fire , pass up

verb

absorb , bear in mind , cling to , clutch , contain , detain , enjoy , grasp , hand onto , have , hold , hold fast , husband , keep , keep in mind , keep possession , maintain , memorize , mind , own , possess , preserve , put away , recall , recognize , recollect , remember , reminisce , reserve , restrain , retrospect , save , withhold , commission , contract , employ , engage , pay , hold back , keep back , stay with , bethink , revive , think , hire , take on