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Raredetain
The correct spelling is detain.
How to pronounce detain
/dɪˈteɪn/
verbIPA: /dɪˈteɪn/
Say it like: Det-ayn
The correct spelling is detain. To keep someone from proceeding by holding them back or making claims on their attention.
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Definition
verb
- 1.To keep someone from proceeding by holding them back or making claims on their attention.
- 2.To put under custody.
- 3.To keep back or from; to withhold.
- 4.To seize goods for official purposes.
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