Retain and Spout

Retain

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

Spout is an antonym for retain.

Nearby Words: retainer, retaining

Spout

Spout verb - To flow out in great quantities or with force.

Retain is an antonym for spout.

Nearby Words: spouted, spouting

Common collocations

name retain name spout name
control retain control spout control
knowledge retain knowledge spout knowledge
information retain information spout information
Other words: weapons.
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