retain

To continue to have or to keep possession of something.

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Example

It is important to retain a critical perspective when reviewing secondary sources.

Synonyms

keepmaintainpreserve

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Related Words

abolishto formally put an end to something; to eliminate or eradicateSAT · TOEFL · IELTSabolitionThe formal putting an end to a system or practiceTOEFLabstainTo deliberately choose not to do or have something; to refrain.GRE · SAT · TOEFLabstractExisting in thought or as an idea but not having a concrete physical existenceGRE · SAT · TOEFL · IELTSabstractionThe quality of existing apart from concrete realityTOEFLaccounta record of financial transactions; a report or explanationSAT · TOEFLaccumulateTo gather together or acquire an increasing number or quantity of something.TOEFL · IELTSaccuracythe quality of being correct or exact; precisionSAT · TOEFL

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