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(transitive) To keep in possession or use. / (transitive) To keep in one's pay or service. / (transitive) To employ by paying a retainer. / (transitive) To hold secure.

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retain

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Source Word

retain

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ɹɪˈteɪn/

Verb

transitive obsolete intransitive

(transitive) To keep in possession or use. / (transitive) To keep in one's pay or service. / (transitive) To employ by paying a retainer. / (transitive) To hold secure.

Japanese Meaning

保持する / 維持する / 給料を支払って雇用する / 固定する

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Please retain the receipt in case you need to return the item.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

返品する必要がある場合に備えて、領収書を保管してください。

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(transitive) To keep in possession or use.

Robert of Artoys baniſht though thou be, / From Fraunce thy natiue Country, yet with vs, / Thou ſhalt retayne as great a Seigniorie: / For we create thee Earle of Richmond heere, …

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