The most appropriate synonym of the given word detain is delay.
- Detain means to keep someone or something in one place for a period of time, especially against their will.
- Delay means to postpone or cause something to happen later than planned or expected.
- Advance means to move or cause to move forward.
- Permit means to allow or give permission for something to happen.
- Allow means to let something happen or be done without preventing it.
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