Retain vs Maintain: What's the difference?

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Which is correct: retain or maintain

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retainverb

secure and keep for possible future use or application

retainverb

allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature

retainverb

hold back within

retainverb

keep in one's mind

maintainverb

maintain by writing regular records

maintainverb

have and exercise

maintainverb

state categorically

maintainverb

keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction

maintainverb

support against an opponent

maintainverb

state or assert

maintainverb

stick to correctly or closely

maintainverb

supply with necessities and support

maintainverb

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., `keep clean'

maintainverb

maintain for use and service

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