retain in Russian
retain in Russian is нанима́ть, оста́вить, оставля́ть — retain means to keep possession of something instead of losing or giving it up.
retain in Russian
нанима́ть
Pronounced: nanimat
(chiefly, law) To employ (someone, especially a lawyer) by paying a retainer; specifically, to engage (a barrister) by making an initial payment to secure their services if needed.
оста́вить
Pronounced: ostavit
To keep (something) in control or possession; to continue having (something); to keep back.
оставля́ть
Pronounced: ostavlyat
To keep (something) in control or possession; to continue having (something); to keep back.
сохрани́ть
Pronounced: sokhranit
To keep (something) in control or possession; to continue having (something); to keep back.
сохраня́ть
Pronounced: sokhranyat
To keep (something) in control or possession; to continue having (something); to keep back.
храни́ть
Pronounced: khranit
To keep (something) in control or possession; to continue having (something); to keep back.
What does "retain" mean?
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verb To keep possession of something instead of losing or giving it up.
"You may retain the receipt in case you need to return the item."
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verb To keep something in the memory.
"Students retain more when they revise little and often."
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verb To hire someone, especially a lawyer, by paying a fee to secure their services.
"She retained a solicitor to handle the sale of her house."
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retain in a sentence
- You may retain the receipt in case you need to return the item.
- The team retained the championship title for a third year.
- Students retain more when they revise little and often.
- I can never retain phone numbers unless I write them down.
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What is "retain" in Russian?
"retain" in Russian is нанима́ть, оста́вить, оставля́ть. retain means: To keep possession of something instead of losing or giving it up.
How do you pronounce нанима́ть?
"retain" in Russian is нанима́ть, pronounced "nanimat".
How do you use "retain" in a sentence?
Example: "You may retain the receipt in case you need to return the item." In Russian, "retain" is нанима́ть, оста́вить, оставля́ть.
Are there other ways to say "retain" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 6 translations listed for "retain": нанима́ть, оста́вить, оставля́ть, сохрани́ть, сохраня́ть, храни́ть.
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