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withdraw

Transitive VerbIntransitive Verb

pl: nullpast: withdrewpp: withdrawning: withdrawingcomp: nullsup: null

This word carries a strong sense of retraction and removal. It suggests a conscious decision to pull back from a commitment, a physical space, or a financial reserve. The action is often a response to a change in circumstances, such as a perceived risk or a mistake that needs correction.

Meanings

Transitive Verb

[someone][something]

To remove money from a bank account.

"I need to withdraw twenty dollars from the ATM."

Intransitive Verb

[someone]

To remove oneself from a place or situation, often for safety or strategic reasons.

"The army decided to withdraw from the border."

Transitive Verb

[something]

To take back a statement, offer, or candidate.

"The politician had to withdraw his candidacy after the scandal."

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