Retain – Keep possession of

(Pronounced ree-tayn)

To remember the definition of the word retain, use the following mnemonic:

Retrain (retain) if you want to keep a job when self-driving cars start to take over.

Examples of retain in a sentence

Since I have a poor memory, it is hard for me to retain information. 

She has lost her battle to retain control of the company.

The thick walls retain the heat.