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RETAINED

(adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Retained.

How to pronounce retained:

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Retained - as an adjective satellite

Continued in your keeping or use or memory

Example: "In...the retained pattern of dancers and guests remembered"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
maintained13

Retained - as a verb

To keep in possession or use.

To keep in one's pay or service.

To employ by paying a retainer.

To hold secure.

To hold back (a pupil) instead of allowing them to advance to the next class or year.

To restrain; to prevent.

To belong; to pertain.

Example Sentences

"The teacher retained the best students for an advanced class."
"She had a retained earnings of $10,000 from her business last year."
"The company retained the services of a renowned lawyer to handle their legal matters."
"The museum retained some valuable artifacts from its previous collection."
"He has a retained knowledge of calculus despite not practicing it for years."
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Word Game Points

Is RETAINED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, retained is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RETAINED has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is RETAINED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, retained is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RETAINED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is RETAINED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, retained is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RETAINED has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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