Pronunciation: /rɪˈteɪnd/
verb to keep or continue to have something
A1 She retained the information for future reference.
A2 The company retained its top employees by offering competitive salaries.
B1 He retained his title as the reigning champion for another year.
B2 The lawyer argued that the evidence should be retained for further investigation.
C1 The historical artifacts were carefully retained in a temperature-controlled environment.
C2 The artist retained creative control over the final design of the project.
adjective kept in possession or use
A1 She retained the information from the lesson.
A2 The company retained its top employees by offering competitive salaries.
B1 The lawyer retained the services of a private investigator to gather evidence.
B2 The artist retained creative control over the final design of the project.
C1 The professor retained a sense of humor even during difficult lectures.
C2 The politician retained public support despite facing multiple scandals.
formal The employee's position was retained despite the company's restructuring.
informal They decided to keep the employee on board even after the company changes.
slang The employee's job was saved during the company shake-up.
figurative The essence of the original design was retained in the final product.
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