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Retained

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Definitions for Retained

adjective
continued in your keeping or use or memory
Synonyms
maintained
Examples
  1. in...the retained pattern of dancers and guests remembered
verb
hold back within
Synonyms
retain
Examples
  1. This soil retains water
  2. I retain this drug for a long time
  3. the dam retains the water
verb
allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature
Synonyms
retain continue keep keep on
Examples
  1. We cannot continue several servants any longer
  2. She retains a lawyer
  3. The family's fortune waned and they could not keep their household staff
  4. Our grant has run out and we cannot keep you on
  5. We kept the work going as long as we could
  6. She retained her composure
  7. this garment retains its shape even after many washings
verb
secure and keep for possible future use or application
Synonyms
retain hold keep back hold back
Examples
  1. The landlord retained the security deposit
  2. I reserve the right to disagree
verb
keep in one's mind
Synonyms
retain
Examples
  1. I cannot retain so much information

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