Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

reter

verb
/ˈrɛtər/
Definition
The act of retaining or holding back something.
Examples
  • He decided to reter some of his thoughts during the discussion.
  • She found it hard to reter her excitement.
Meaning
In a linguistic context, ‘reter’ typically refers to the action of keeping or holding onto information or material, often implying a sense of control over that which is being grasped or preserved.
Synonyms
  • retain
  • hold
  • keep
  • preserve