To retain something means to continue to have that thing. The interior of the shop still retains a nineteenth-century atmosphere. [VERB noun] He retains a deep respect for the profession. [VERB …

RETAINED definition: 1. past simple and past participle of retain 2. to keep or continue to have something: 3. If a…. Learn more.

The meaning of RETAIN is to keep in possession or use. How to use retain in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Retain.

To keep possession of; continue to have: The family sold the house but retained the land.

5 days ago · /riˈteɪnd/ /rɛˈteɪnd/ IPA guide Definitions of retained adjective continued in your keeping or use or memory synonyms: maintained

RETAINED definition: not lost, destroyed, released, sold, or given away; kept. See examples of retained used in a sentence.

to continue to hold or have: clothing that retains its color. remember: He was good at retaining what he needed for a test. to hire, esp. by payment of a preliminary fee: to retain a lawyer. See -tain-. to keep …

Definition of retain verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Retained earnings is the profit your business keeps over time after paying dividends or owner withdrawals. It builds up year after year and shows how much profit you’ve reinvested back into the …

retained, adj. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary