What does the cryptic crossword clue "Kept entertaining Romeo and learned something new (9)" mean?

The definition is "learned something new". The wordplay uses charade, container. RETAINED (synonym of "Kept") + R (synonym of "Romeo") [container: "entertaining"]; definition: "learned something new" The answer is RETRAINED.

Kept entertaining Romeo and learned something new (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29037 | 7 Down | 2023-04-06 flower

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