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retain

CEFR: B2

To continue to hold, keep possession of, or maintain skilled personnel, memory, or legal services.

Synonyms

preserve
withhold
hold on to

Common Collocations

retain employees
retain information
retain control

Example Sentence

Competitive compensation packages and manageable patient-to-nurse ratios are essential to retain experienced clinical staff.

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