Below are possible answers for the crossword clue Retain.
4 letter answer(s) to retain
HOLD
a cell in a jail or prison
a state of being confined (usually for a short time); "his detention was politically motivated"; "the prisoner is on hold"; "he is in the custody of police"
a stronghold
aim, point, or direct; "Hold the fire extinguisher directly on the flames"
arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance; "reserve me a seat on a flight"; "The agent booked tickets to the show for the whole family"; "please hold a table at Maxim's"
assert or affirm; "Rousseau's philosophy holds that people are inherently good"
be capable of holding or containing; "This box won't take all the items"; "The flask holds one gallon"
be in accord; be in agreement; "We agreed on the terms of the settlement"; "I can't agree with you!"; "I hold with those who say life is sacred"; "Both philosophers concord on this point"
be pertinent or relevant or applicable; "The same laws apply to you!"; "This theory h
KEEP
a cell in a jail or prison
allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature; "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"
behave as expected during of holidays or rites;
conform one's action or practice to;
continue a certain state, condition, or activity; "Keep on working!"; "We continued to work into the night"; "Keep smiling"; "We went on working until well past midnight"
fail to spoil or rot; "These potatoes keep for a long time"
have as a supply; "I always keep batteries in the freezer"; "keep food for a week in the pantry"; "She keeps a sixpack and a week's worth of supplies in the refrigerator"
hold and
3 letter answer(s) to retain
OWN
belonging to or on behalf of a specified person (especially yourself); preceded by a possessive; "for your own use"; "do your own thing"; "she makes her own clothes"; "`ain' is Scottish"
have ownership or possession of; "He owns three houses in Florida"; "How many cars does she have?"
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