All retaining synonyms
re·tain
R r adjective retaining
- embracing — Present participle of embrace.
- commemorating — Present participle of commemorate.
- holding — an act of holding fast by a grasp of the hand or by some other physical means; grasp; grip: Take hold. Do you have a hold on the rope?
- having — Usually, haves. an individual or group that has wealth, social position, or other material benefits (contrasted with have-not).
- confining — to enclose within bounds; limit or restrict: She confined her remarks to errors in the report. Confine your efforts to finishing the book.
- cherishing — to hold or treat as dear; feel love for: to cherish one's native land.
- maintaining — to keep in existence or continuance; preserve; retain: to maintain good relations with neighboring countries.
- keeping — board and lodging; subsistence; support: to work for one's keep.
- hiring — Present participle of hire.
- employing — Present participle of employ.
noun retaining
- employment — The condition of having paid work.