retained (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /rɪˈteɪnd/

Definition

Kept or continued to have something; not lost or given away.

Examples

• The company retained all of its employees during the economic downturn.

• She has retained her youthful appearance despite her age.

• The lawyer successfully retained the client's property from seizure.

How to Use retained

retain something (prepositional phrase)

To keep something that you have. — "The building was designed to retain heat efficiently."

retain someone (prepositional phrase)

To continue to employ someone. — "The firm decided to retain the consultant for another year."

Synonyms of retained

Words with a similar meaning to retained:

• keep
• hold
• maintain
• preserve
• possess

Antonyms of retained

Words with the opposite meaning to retained:

• lost
• released
• discarded

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