Retained

Synonyms of retained

• maintained
• kept
• preserved

Antonyms of retained

• released
• surrendered
• relinquished

Collocations of retained

retained earnings

Frequency: 80 %

The company decided to reinvest its retained earnings into new projects.

retained customers

Frequency: 70 %

The company's excellent service helped retain customers over the years.

retained information

Frequency: 65 %

He retained information from the meeting to share with his team later.

retained employees

Frequency: 60 %

The company implemented new benefits to retain employees and reduce turnover.

retained heat

Frequency: 45 %

The insulated walls retained heat during the cold winter months.

Idiomatic Expressions for retained

• Phrase: retained knowledge
  Meaning: information or expertise that someone has kept and continues to use or apply
  Usage: Despite changing jobs, she retained knowledge from her previous role that proved valuable in her new position.