Definition: To keep in possession or use.
Alright class, settle down now, let’s take a look! We’ve got a word today, quite simple to see, “Retained,” it’s called – let’s learn what it means to be! The dictionary tells us, with accuracy bright, "To keep in possession or use," shining like light!" Think of a toy you love, held tight in your hand, You retain that treasure, throughout the land! Or maybe a skill you’ve learned, practiced with glee, You retain it proudly – for all to see! It's holding onto something, keeping it near, A thought, a feeling, banishing fear. So “retained” means to hold on, don’t you agree? Like a precious memory, for you and for me! Do you have any questions about this rhyme? Let's discuss!