Retain



To hold in place

     

 

Possible paraphrasing solution:
Original sentence:

"The basketball team is trying to retain its championship title."

Paraphrased sentence:

The basketball team was trying to keep its championship title.

 
   
 

Your turn:

Paraphrase 2 of these sentences:

1  The people of Tibet are fighting to retain their way of life.  

2. He managed to retain his dignity during the difficult conversation.

3. I know I can retain the meanings of these words!

4. That dam wall retains 40,000 gallons of water.

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