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What words begin with the suffix tenere or tain?

You're likely thinking of the suffixes "-tain" and "-ten" which are related to the Latin word "tenere" meaning "to hold."

There are many words in English that start with "-tain" and "-ten", but there are no words that end with these suffixes.

Here are some examples of words beginning with "-tain":

* Maintain: To keep something in a good state.

* Sustain: To support or keep something going.

* Obtain: To get something.

* Contain: To hold or include something.

* Retain: To keep something.

Here are some examples of words beginning with "-ten":

* Intend: To plan or have a purpose.

* Attend: To be present at an event.

* Contend: To argue or compete.

* Detention: The act of keeping someone in custody.

* Extent: The range or scope of something.

Remember, "-tain" and "-ten" are prefixes, not suffixes. They come at the beginning of words, not the end.

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