House and Retain

House

House verb - To provide with living quarters or shelter.

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

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

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

Nearby Words: retainer, retaining

humanity	house humanity	retain humanity
soul	house soul	retain soul
consciousness	house consciousness	retain consciousness
power	house power	retain power
Other words: body, status, knowledge, form, personality, features, memory, weapons, bodies, memories, minds.

Also, the Mouse King's appearance in Clara's house is a lot more scary than in the flashback told by Drosselmeier (though he does retain his comedic personality).

Source: Western Animation / The Nutcracker Prince
Most of the House's apprentices are acquired from noble houses, and sometimes even retain their mundane lives once out of apprenticeship.

Source: Tabletop Game / Ars Magica
For example, when he falls down in one episode as a result of Peter stealing the wheelchair ramp in front of the Swansons' house, he turns down an offer for help, saying that he "needs to retain his independence".

Source: Don't You Dare Pity Me!

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