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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.
    "The team retained the championship title for a third year."
  2. verb To keep something in the memory.
    "He struggles to retain new vocabulary after just one lesson."
  3. verb To hire someone, especially a lawyer, by paying a fee to secure their services.
    "The company retained a top law firm for the negotiations."
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retain in a sentence

  • The team retained the championship title for a third year.
  • This fabric retains heat well in cold weather.
  • He struggles to retain new vocabulary after just one lesson.
  • The company retained a top law firm for the negotiations.

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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: "The team retained the championship title for a third year." 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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