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retained

UK
/rɪˈteɪnd/
US
/rɪˈteɪnd/

Translations

retainedpast participle
Functions as an adjective derived from the past participle of the verb “retain”, e.g. “retained earnings”, “retained object”, “retained counsel”.
The company decided to invest its retained earnings in new equipment.
L'entreprise a décidé d'investir ses bénéfices conservés dans de nouveaux équipements.
Additional translations
attitréDomaine juridique.
reportéComptabilité.
retainverb

retained

Past Simple

retained
Past Simple
retained
Past Participle
retaining
Gerund
UK
/rɪˈteɪn/
US
/rɪˈteɪn/
The walls are designed to retain heat during the winter months.
Les murs sont conçus pour conserver la chaleur pendant les mois d'hiver.
She managed to retain her composure during the stressful meeting.
Elle a réussi à retenir son sang-froid pendant la réunion stressante.
Additional translations
mémoriserDans le sens de garder en mémoire.
retenirDans le sens professionnel de faire appel à un expert contre rémunération.
Synonyms
keep
withhold
sustain
secure
remember
preserve
maintain
hold
Antonyms
surrender
abandon
discard
release

Definitions

retainedpast participle
Kept in possession, continued to be held, maintained or preserved.
The company decided to invest its retained earnings in new equipment.
(Law) Engaged or employed under a retainer; hired in advance for professional services.
The board sought advice from their retained counsel before proceeding.
(Grammar) Of an object that remains in a passive construction rather than becoming the subject.
In the sentence "She was given a book", "a book" is a retained object.
retainverb
To keep possession of something.
She managed to retain her composure during the stressful meeting.
To continue to have or hold something in a particular condition or position.
The walls are designed to retain heat during the winter months.
To remember or keep in mind.
He struggled to retain the information he learned in class.
To engage the services of (a professional, especially a lawyer) by paying a fee in advance; to hire on a retainer.
The family retained an experienced attorney to manage the estate.
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