AWL Sublist 4 · Academic Word

retain

/rɪˈteɪn/ Syllables: re·ˈtain

English Illustration

Arabic Translation & Context

Synonyms & Antonyms

To keep or continue to have something; to not release or dispose of.

Synonyms

keep hold preserve

Antonyms

release discard forget

Translations

retain in Arabic

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Arabic Meaning

يحتفظ، يحفظ

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Easy Explanation (Arabic)

أن تحتفظ بشيء ولا تتخلص منه.

Easy Explanation

To retain means to keep. Students retain knowledge better through active learning. Organisations retain records for legal purposes.

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Memory TipRetain = re (again) + tain (hold) — to hold again and again, keeping hold of something.

Contextual Examples

Students who use active recall techniques retain information more effectively over time.

The organisation retained all research data for a minimum of ten years after completion.

To retain competitive advantage, organisations must help employees retain and update their skills.

Word Families & Pronunciation

PART OF SPEECH	FORM
noun	retention
adjective	retentive