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What is the verb for retention?

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retain
  1. (transitive) To keep in possession or use.
  2. (transitive) To keep in one's pay or service.
  3. (transitive) To employ by paying a retainer.
  4. (transitive) To hold secure.
  5. (obsolete) To restrain; to prevent.
  6. (obsolete) To belong; to pertain.
  7. Synonyms:
  8. Examples:
    1. “Conductors, too, can retain their musical powers long after physical vigor has departed.”
      “We are looking to retain a few lawyers to deal with the legalities of our upcoming expansion.”
      “Repetition will certainly help you retain the information.”
retaining
retains
  1. Third-person singular simple present indicative form of retain
  2. Synonyms:
  3. Examples:
    1. “It retains many of its original features, has been well maintained over the years and is decorated in warm colours throughout.”
      “When coupled with a synthetic stock to prevent warping from moisture, it retains zero well and can withstand substantial abuse.”
      “The house retains its original twin windows and granite sills but is in need of renovation.”
retaineth
  1. (archaic) Third-person singular simple present indicative form of retain
retainest
  1. (archaic) second-person singular simple present form of retain
retained
  1. simple past tense and past participle of retain
  2. Synonyms:
  3. Examples:
    1. “The Aberdonian somehow retained his composure to par the next nine holes before adding two birdies and a bogey.”
      “Outside, a landscape gardener has retained the original character of this part of the walled garden.”
      “The king retained his influence over elections to abbacies and bishoprics, and continued to receive their revenues during vacancies.”
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