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detém

verb/dɨˈtẽj̃/medium

de·tem

Definition

Third person singular form of the verb 'to detain' or 'to hold' in the present tense.
The authority detains the individual for questioning.
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Common collocations
holds powerholds informationholds a prisoner

Etymology

Do latim 'detinere'.

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