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Retain

/rɪˈteɪn/
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(verb) Often followed by from: to hold back (someone or something); to check, to prevent, to restrain, to stop.

If you use a computer, you can retain information.
These dishes don't retain heat very well.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The company worked hard to ____ its most talented employees by offering competitive salaries and benefits.

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