retain
to keep or hold
Roots
- re-: back, again, or backward motion
- ten / tain: hold or keep
Other words with the ten / tain root
- abstain: to hold back from doing or taking something
- contain: to hold inside
- content: satisfied; also something held inside
- contented: satisfied or at peace
- detain: to hold back
- discontent: dissatisfaction or unrest
- impertinent: rude or not properly relevant
- malcontent: dissatisfied person, often rebellious or resentful
Retain is the familiar hold anchor: keep holding something.
Students retain words better when the words connect to other words.