Ration and Retain

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Ration verb - To give as a share or portion.

Usage example: the region has had to ration water during times of drought

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Retain is an antonym for ration.

Retain verb - To continue to have in one's possession or power.

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Ration is an antonym for retain.

Nearby Words: retainer, retaining

speed	ration speed	retain speed
items	ration items	retain items

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