RETAIN
Scrabble letter values: R1E1T1A1I1N1 = 6
Definition
- verb hold back within.
- verb allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature. — synonyms: continue, keep, keep_on
- verb secure and keep for possible future use or application. — synonyms: hold, keep_back, hold_back
- verb keep in one's mind.
Examples
- “This soil retains water”
- “I retain this drug for a long time”
- “the dam retains the water”