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retain
Often followed by from: to hold back (someone or something)
20 rhymes 6 letters

Found 20 Rhymes for Retain

Words that sound similar to retain:

ascertain●
disdain●
sustain●
inane●
mundane●
strain
attain●
profane●
plain
bane●
domain
legerdemain●
obtain
swain●
explain
wane●
feign●
train
arcane●
constrain●

6 of these 20 words have its own rhyme network. Click any highlighted word to explore its rhymes. The others are shown for reference.

All Definitions for Retain

Below are all the dictionary definitions of retain:

1Often followed by from: to hold back (someone or something)
2To check, to prevent, to restrain, to stop.
3(education) To hold back (a pupil) instead of allowing them to advance to the next class or year
4To keep back.
5Of a thing: to hold or keep (something) inside it
6To contain.
7(medicine) To hold back (tissue or a substance, especially urine) in the body or a body organ.
8To hold (something) secure
9To prevent (something) from becoming detached or separated.
10To keep (something) in control or possession
11To continue having (something)
12To keep back.
13To keep (something) in the mind
14To recall, to remember.
15To keep (something) in place or use, instead of removing or abolishing it
16To preserve.
17To engage or hire (someone), especially temporarily.
18(chiefly law) To employ (someone, especially a lawyer) by paying a retainer (“fee one pays to reserve another person's time for services”)
19Specifically, to engage (a barrister) by making an initial payment to secure their services if needed.
20(reflexive) To control or restrain (oneself)
21To exercise self-control over (oneself).
22(Christianity) To declare (a sin) not forgiven.
23To keep in control or possession
24To continue having.
25To have the ability to keep something in the mind
26To use the memory.
27(medicine) Of a body or body organ: to hold back tissue or a substance.
28An act of holding or keeping something
29A possession, a retention.
30Synonym of retinue (“a group of attendants or servants, especially of someone considered important”).
31To keep (someone) in one's pay or service
32Also, (chiefly historical) to maintain (someone) as a dependent or follower.
33(archaic) To keep (someone) in custody
34To prevent (someone) from leaving.
35(obsolete) To refrain from doing something.
36(obsolete) To be a dependent or follower to someone.
37(obsolete) (rare) To continue, to remain.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What words rhyme with retain?

Words like ascertain, disdain, sustain, inane, mundane rhyme with retain. These words share similar ending sounds and can be used to create rhythm in poetry and songs.

How many rhymes does retain have?

We have identified 20 rhymes for retain in our database. English has many words with similar ending sounds.

Can I use these rhymes in songwriting?

Most rhymes listed here are suitable for songwriting and poetry. Consider syllable count and stress pattern for the best musical fit.

About rhymes for retain

Finding the right rhyme for retain helps poets and songwriters add rhythm, musicality, and memorability to their work. Defined as "Often followed by from: to hold back (someone or something)", retain has 20 words that share its ending sound pattern.

Each rhyme carries a slightly different meaning and connotation. Ascertain is the most common rhyme in everyday usage. Disdain works well in formal or poetic contexts. Sustain is often preferred when the context calls for a specific nuance or imagery.

When choosing a rhyme, consider the meaning, formality level, and intended emotional impact. Some rhymes work better in casual songs while others shine in formal poetry. The list above provides the most common and useful rhymes for retain, but always read your line aloud to ensure the chosen word flows naturally and supports your intended message.