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Term: Attain

Part of speech: verb

Sense 1: to achieve or reach something through effort or skill

Example sentence: She worked hard to attain a high level of proficiency in playing the piano.

Sense 2: to gain or acquire something, especially a goal or desired outcome

Example sentence: After years of hard work, he finally attained his dream of owning a successful business.

Sense 3: to obtain or come into possession of something

Example sentence: The artist was able to attain a rare piece of artwork for his private collection.

Term: Retain

Part of speech: verb

Sense 1: to keep or maintain possession, control, or ownership of something

Example sentence: The company implemented strategies to retain its current customer base.

Sense 2: to remember or keep in one's memory

Example sentence: Despite the passage of time, she was able to retain the names of all her elementary school classmates.

Sense 3: to continue to employ someone or keep someone as a member of a team or organization

Example sentence: The company made efforts to retain its top talent by offering competitive salaries and benefits.

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