retain
Aussprache: [rɪˈteɪn]
Kontext: „memory“
(verb) to keep something in your mind or not forget it. It's like remembering your friend's name or a special birthday.
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I can easily retain the names of my classmates after meeting them a few times.
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He struggled to retain the information from the lesson because it was too complicated.
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How do you think we can better retain what we learn in school?
Kontext: „possession“
(verb) to keep something in your possession or not let it go. Like when you borrow a book from the library but decide to hold on to it a bit longer.
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She chose to retain her old toys because they hold special memories.
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He didn't retain the car after selling it; he had to find a new one.
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What items do you wish to retain from your childhood?
Kontext: „employment“
(verb) to keep someone in a job or position. For example, an employer may want to retain a good worker instead of letting them go.
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The company is doing everything possible to retain talented employees.
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They lost many skilled workers because they could not retain them during the layoffs.
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What strategies can we use to retain our best employees?