What is another word for retaining?

Pronunciation: [ɹɪtˈe͡ɪnɪŋ] (IPA)

When it comes to the concept of retaining something, there are several synonyms that can be used to express the same meaning. Some examples of synonyms for retaining include preserving, safeguarding, maintaining, holding onto, upholding, protecting, and conserving. Each of these words essentially means to keep something in a particular state, whether it's a physical object or an abstract concept. Retaining can also refer to the act of keeping something in one's memory, and in this case, synonyms could include remembering, recollecting, or memorizing. Ultimately, the choice of which synonym to use depends on the context and the intended meaning.

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Usage examples for Retaining

The sandstone is often much hardened, the clay is porcelainised, and the limestone, still retaining its carbonic acid, assumes a crystalline texture.
"Geology"
James Geikie
He sold them, every one, retaining only a colt not quite a year old, and bought the bank stock.
"The Man from Jericho"
Edwin Carlile Litsey
He possessed that infinite patience which is sometimes more effective in retaining love than even courage or folly.
"Command"
William McFee

Famous quotes with Retaining

  • Saddam's goal is to achieve the lifting of U.N. sanctions while retaining and enhancing Iraq's weapons of mass destruction programs. We cannot, we must not and we will not let him succeed.
    Madeleine Albright
  • Litigant. A person about to give up his skin for the hope of retaining his bones.
    Ambrose Bierce
  • Housework is a breeze. Cooking is a pleasant diversion. Putting up a retaining wall is a lark. But teaching is like climbing a mountain.
    Fawn M. Brodie
  • Teachers make a difference, and we would serve our students better by focusing on attracting and retaining the quality teachers by raising teacher pay.
    Jeb Bush
  • My biggest problem is retaining the exact information.
    David Cross

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