5 days ago · keep, retain, detain, withhold, reserve mean to hold in one's possession or under one's control. keep may suggest a …

RETAINING definition: 1. present participle of retain 2. to keep or continue to have something: 3. If a substance…. Learn more.

To keep possession of; continue to have: The family sold the house but retained the land. See Synonyms at keep. b. To keep in a …

2 days ago · Synonyms for RETAINING: retention, holding, keeping, possession, hands, control, support, custody; Antonyms of …

Jul 27, 2026 · RETAINING definition: present participle of retain. See examples of retaining used in a sentence.

She has lost her battle to retain control of the company. He managed to retain his dignity throughout the performance. She …

What's the difference between retaining and maintaining? + While retaining refers to keeping something in possession, maintaining …