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What is another word for Withdraw? – 308 Withdraw Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    retreat pull out pull back retract remove take back recall rescind cancel revoke abandon desert leave quit secede withdraw recede recoil back away step back disengage detach separate isolate seclude hide conceal retract renounce deny disavow refuse decline reject spurn repudiate abandon relinquish surrender yield cede forfeit give up lay down drop cease stop desist halt discontinue terminate end finish exit depart evacuate vacate retire recant apologize backpedal backtrack renege

    Meaning of Withdraw

    The primary meaning of the word "withdraw" is to pull back or remove something, such as troops, funds, or support, or to stop participating or being involved in something.

    Definitions

    • To pull back or remove (troops, funds, or support) from a place, activity, or commitment
    • To stop participating or being involved in something
    • To take back or retract (something previously said or done)
    • To remove or take away (something, especially money) from a place or account

    Etymology of Withdraw

    The word "withdraw" comes from the Old French "withdrawer", which is derived from "with" (meaning "against" or "back") and "draw" (meaning "to pull")
    The word has been used in English since the 15th century, initially meaning "to pull back" or "to retract", and later expanding to include senses such as "to remove" or "to stop participating"

    Example Uses

    • The company will withdraw its investment from the project due to financial difficulties
    • She decided to withdraw from the competition after injuring her ankle
    • The government withdrew its support for the controversial policy
    • He withdrew his application after realizing he wasn't qualified for the job

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    engage participate join enter invest commit contribute add increase enhance expand advance proceed continue persist maintain retain keep preserve prolong extend increase intensify escalate heighten augment supplement reinforce bolster strengthen fortify solidify establish found create initiate start begin launch introduce insert include admit welcome accept approve endorse support back uphold sustain prop fund supply provide give offer bestow confer grant award concede yield concede acquiesce

    Related Nouns

    isolation solitude seclusion retirement withdrawal retreat refuge sanctuary haven asylum abandonment desertion relinquishment surrender resignation abdication cancellation revocation recall reversal retraction apology recantation reparation restitution compensation reimbursement refund repayment return restoration revival resumption continuation extension expansion augmentation increase growth development progression advancement improvement enhancement strengthening fortification solidification establishment foundation creation initiation introduction insertion inclusion admission acceptance approval endorsement support backing sustenance provision supply giving offering bestowal conferment granting award concession yielding acquiescence

    Related Verbs

    retreat pull remove take withdraw retract recall rescind cancel revoke abandon desert leave quit secede recede recoil back step disengage detach separate isolate seclude hide conceal deny disavow refuse decline reject spurn repudiate relinquish surrender yield cede forfeit give lay drop cease stop desist halt discontinue terminate end finish exit depart evacuate vacate retire recant apologize backpedal backtrack renege engage participate join enter invest commit contribute add increase enhance expand advance proceed continue persist maintain retain keep preserve prolong extend

    Related Adjectives

    isolated solitary secluded retired withdrawn retreated removed taken retracted recalled rescinded cancelled revoked abandoned deserted left quit seceded receded recoiled backed stepped disengaged detached separated isolated secluded hidden