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Meaning of retained
The primary meaning of the word "retained" is to continue to have or hold something.
Etymology of retained
The word "retained" has its roots in the Old French word "retenir", which means "to hold back" or "to keep", and is derived from the Latin words "re" (meaning "again" or "anew") and "tenere" (meaning "to hold")
Historically, the word "retained" has been used since the 15th century to describe the act of keeping or holding something, and has evolved to encompass various meanings and connotations
Synonyms
Definitions
- The word "retained" has several definitions according to Oxford Languages, including:
- + To continue to have or hold something
- + To keep someone or something in a particular job or position
- + To keep or maintain a particular feeling, attitude, or quality
Usage Examples
- The company retained its top employees by offering competitive salaries and benefits
- * She retained her title as champion after winning the tournament
- * The government retained the right to veto any decision made by the committee
Antonyms
released
freed
let go
dismissed
discharged
abandoned
relinquished
surrendered
forfeited
lost
gave up
abandoned
rejected
dismissed
discharged
expelled
ousted
removed
eliminated
dropped
cancelled