retains

Definitions

To continue to have or possess something; keep.

To keep something in one's memory.

To absorb and continue to hold a substance or property.

Examples

The old castle retains much of its original charm despite the recent renovations.

A sponge retains water even after you squeeze it.

Synonyms

keeps holds maintains preserves withholds saves clings to

Antonyms

loses releases discards forfeits abandons gives up surrenders