CEFR B1

retained

verb

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: keep, hold, maintain, preserve, possess

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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."

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