retained
Pronunciation: [rɪˈteɪnd]
Word
Context: "memory"
(verb) to keep something in your mind. When you learn something in school, and you remember it later, you have retained that information.
Example
After studying hard, she retained all the important facts for the test.
Example
He could not retain the information because he didn't pay attention in class.
Example
What strategies can help you retain information better?
Context: "property"
(verb) to hold on to something or keep something with you. This could be a possession or an idea that you don’t give away.
Example
The family retained ownership of the house for many years.
Example
They decided to sell the property and no longer retained any interest in it.
Example
Which items do you wish to retain after the move?
Context: "employment"
(verb) to keep someone in a job or to hire someone for a particular task. When someone is chosen to do a job and stays in that position, they have been retained.
Example
The company retained her as a consultant because of her expertise.
Example
He was not retained by the company after his probation period ended.
Example
How long do you plan to retain your current employees?
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