Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with retain in American Collocation
retain
verb
transitive
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Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
US
/rɪˈteɪn/
good qualities
atmosphere
character
charm
flexibility
identity
independence
integrity
The village has retained its rural charm despite the onset of tourism.
right to do or have something
copyright
freedom
option
ownership
possession
right
status
title
Under the contract, the artist retains ownership of his master tapes.
power or responsibility
control
power
responsibility
The president retained control over defence policy