Admit and Retain

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Admit verb - To accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly.

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Retain and admit are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Retain" instead a verb "Admit".

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

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Admit and retain are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Admit" instead a verb "Retain".

Nearby Words: retainer, retaining

role	admit role	retain role
part	admit part	retain part
image	admit image	retain image
name	admit name	retain name
Other words: identity, ownership.

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