Advertisement
Vocabulary Entry
retained
|verb • adjective
Advertisement
V
verb
To keep possession of something or to hold onto something.
Example Sentences
"She retained the receipts for her tax records."
"The company has retained a strong market presence."
"He retained his position on the board despite the changes."
A
adjective
Having been kept or held back; not given up or lost.
Example Sentences
"He has a retained interest in the project."
"The retained earnings of the company indicate its profitability."
"Her retained memories of childhood are vivid and precious."