261+ Words that rhyme with retain

Retain is a 2-syllable word with 261 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are attain, butane, contain. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of retain

verb
  1. hold back within; "This soil retains water"; "I retain this drug for a long time"; "the dam retains the water"
  2. allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature; "We cannot continue several servants any longer"; "She retains a lawyer"; "The family's fortune waned and they could not keep their household staff"; "Our grant has run out and we cannot keep you on"; "We kept the work going as long as we could"; "She retained her composure"; "this garment retains its shape even after many washings"
  3. secure and keep for possible future use or application; "The landlord retained the security deposit"; "I reserve the right to disagree"

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Examples of "retain" in lyrics

See how retain is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "Material things they couldn't retain"
    2 Live Crew — You Got Larceny
  • "Shout the name then disappear like no-ones, but I'll remain and I'll retain"
    The Grouch — Struggle Baby
  • "Has a lot of good advice to retain"
    Jedi Mind Tricks — Target Practice

What do these rhymes mean?

abstain
refrain from voting choose not to consume; "I abstain from alcohol"
ascertain
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study; "find the product of two numbers
attain
to gain with effort; "she achieved her goal despite setbacks" reach a point in time, or a certain state or level
butane
occurs in natural gas; used in the manufacture of rubber and fuels
contain
include or contain; have as a component; "A totally new idea is comprised in this paper

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "retain" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like attain, butane, contain create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "retain" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with retain?
Words that rhyme with retain include: attain, butane, contain, abstain, ascertain, brain, complain, aquitaine, bane, cain, and 251 more.
How many syllables does retain have?
Retain has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with retain?
There are 261 words that rhyme with retain: 261 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for retain in a song?
The strongest rhymes for retain in songwriting are attain, butane, contain. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with retain?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with retain include attain, butane, contain, abstain, ascertain. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: brain, bane; 1-syllable: attain, butane; 2-syllable: ascertain, aquitaine. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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