144 entries under retain topic. ×

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keep(verb, support, hold, cover, release)
44
conserve(noun, verb, support, hold, control)
44
save(verb, support, hold, control, place)
32
maintain(verb, support, hold, calm, control)
25
protect(verb, hold, cover, attack, keep)
23
safeguard(verb, support, hold, cover, attack)
23
retain(verb, hold, control, place, keep)
23
guard(noun, verb, hold, cover, attack)
20
shelter(noun, verb, support, hold, cover)
18
sustain(verb, support, hold, calm, fix)
17
uphold(verb, support, hold, calm, fix)
16
shield(verb, support, hold, cover, attack)
15
reserve(noun, verb, territory, hold, control)
13
hold(verb, control, place, keep, maintain)
11
secure(verb, support, hold, calm, fix)
10
husband(verb, support, hold, keep, maintain)
10
store(verb, stop, hold, control, place)
9
cherish(verb, hold, maintain, oppose, secure)
7
care for(verb, expression, phrasal verb, support, hold)
7
foster(verb, support, hold, help, cover)
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