1. kept in one’s possession or memory; not lost or given up
Usage: past participle of ‘retain’ used as adjective

Examples

• The company’s retained earnings increased this quarter.
• She had retained all the information from the lecture.
• The retained heat in the stones kept us warm.
• His retained accent revealed his foreign origins.
• The retained water caused flooding in the basement.
• They retained ownership of the property after the sale.
• The retained employees received bonuses for their loyalty.