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retain in Turkish

retain in Turkish is kaybetmemek, tutmak, alıkoymak — retain means to keep possession of something instead of losing or giving it up.

retain in Turkish

kaybetmemek
verb
To keep (something) in control or possession; to continue having (something); to keep back.
tutmak
verb
To keep (something) in control or possession; to continue having (something); to keep back.
alıkoymak
verb
To keep (something) in control or possession; to continue having (something); to keep back.
elinden kaçırmamak
verb
To keep (something) in control or possession; to continue having (something); to keep back.
unutmamak
verb
To keep (something) in control or possession; to continue having (something); to keep back.
tutmak
verb
To keep (someone) in one's pay or service; also, (chiefly, historical) to maintain (someone) as a dependent or follower.

What does "retain" mean?

  1. 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."
  2. verb To keep something in the memory.
    "Students retain more when they revise little and often."
  3. 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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Frequently asked questions

What is "retain" in Turkish?
"retain" in Turkish is kaybetmemek, tutmak, alıkoymak. retain means: To keep possession of something instead of losing or giving it up.
How do you use "retain" in a sentence?
Example: "You may retain the receipt in case you need to return the item." In Turkish, "retain" is kaybetmemek, tutmak, alıkoymak.
Are there other ways to say "retain" in Turkish?
Yes — Turkish has 5 translations listed for "retain": kaybetmemek, tutmak, alıkoymak, elinden kaçırmamak, unutmamak.
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