retain
Definitions
Verb
- Hold back within
- Allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature
- Secure and keep for possible future use or application
- Keep in one's mind
Fragment
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Words That Follow
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Consonant Match
As a Fragment
Words that contain the term "retain".
Sounds Like
Words that sound like the term "retain".
Spelled Like
Words that are spelled similarly to the term "retain".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | remain | 2 | 93 |
| 2 | retained | 2 | 22 |
| 3 | retail | 2 | 20 |
| 4 | restrain | 2 | 10 |
| 5 | retains | 2 | 9 |
| 6 | retina | 3 | 1 |
| 7 | regain | 2 | 1 |
| 8 | detain | 2 | 1 |
| 9 | retracing | 3 | 1 |
| 10 | retrain | 2 | 0 |
| 11 | retin | 2 | 0 |
| 12 | retaking | 3 | 0 |
| 13 | retainer | 3 | 0 |
| 14 | restaino | 4 | 0 |
| 15 | retlin | 2 | 0 |
| 16 | retana | 3 | 0 |
| 17 | reitan | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | petain | 2 | 0 |
| 19 | cretin | 2 | 0 |
| 20 | retrained | 2 | 0 |
Words That Follow
Words that often follow the term "retain" in a sentence.
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|
Words That Precede
Words that often precede the term "retain" in a sentence.
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | to retain | 1 | 2 |
Statistically Associated
Words that are statistically associated with "retain" in the same piece of text.
Results:
Term
Definitions: 4
Fragments: 6
Sound Alikes: 8
Spelled Like: 20
Words that Follow: 0
Words that Precede: 1
Statistically Associated: 3
Consonant Matches: 12
Freq: The frequency is a relative score of how often the word appears in standard English text.
📰 This Word in the News:
Monday Bulletin (27th July): Scotland Women going Dutch and ITV retain World Cup broadcast rights
Jul 27, 2026 theoffsideline.com
Jul 27, 2026 theoffsideline.com
Denver Nuggets retain Spencer Jones by matching OKC Thunder's offer sheet, per report
Jul 27, 2026 The Oklahoman
Jul 27, 2026 The Oklahoman
ABA must axe law school diversity rules to retain accreditor status, committee says
May 11, 2026 Reuters
May 11, 2026 Reuters