பொருள் : Hold back within.
எடுத்துக்காட்டு :
This soil retains water.
I retain this drug for a long time.
The dam retains the water.
பொருள் : Allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature.
எடுத்துக்காட்டு :
We cannot continue several servants any longer.
She retains a lawyer.
The family's fortune waned and they could not keep their household staff.
Our grant has run out and we cannot keep you on.
We kept the work going as long as we could.
She retained her composure.
This garment retains its shape even after many washings.
பொருள் : Keep in one's mind.
எடுத்துக்காட்டு :
I cannot retain so much information.