Have and Retain

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Have

Have verb - To keep, control, or experience as one's own.
Usage example: my uncle has a sizable collection of black powder rifles
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Retain is a synonym for have in keep topic. In some cases you can use "Retain" instead a verb "Have", when it comes to topics like own, action, possession, be in possession. popular alternative

Retain

Retain verb - To continue to have in one's possession or power.
Usage example: I plan to retain the family heirlooms until my own children are mature enough to appreciate them, and then I will lovingly pass them on
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Have is a synonym for retain in action topic. You can use "Have" instead a verb "Retain", if it concerns topics such as keep, own, possession, hold on to physically or mentally. popular alternative
Nearby Words: retainer, retaining

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experience have experience retain experience
sense have sense retain sense
ability have ability retain ability
power have power retain power
Other words: strength, role, name, control, knowledge, form, number, effect, hair, elements, eyes, names, skills, powers, weapons, abilities, stats, personalities.
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