withdraw
withdraw Lexical Profile
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• verb
To remove or take away something from a particular place or position.
"She gently tried to withdraw her hand from the cold water."
To take money out of a bank account or financial fund.
"He stopped by the bank to withdraw enough cash for the weekend trip."
To leave or move back from a place, situation, or activity, or to cause someone to do so.
"The injured athlete had to withdraw from the championship tournament before the final round."
To take back or formally cancel a statement, accusation, offer, or privilege.
"The newspaper agreed to withdraw the inaccurate allegation and publish a formal apology."
To cease communicating or socializing with others and become emotionally detached or isolated.
"After the loss of his spouse, he began to withdraw from his friends and spend most of his time alone."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Originating in Middle English, the word combines the Old English prefix 'with-' (meaning 'against, back, or away', as seen in 'withhold' and 'withstand') with the verb 'drawen' ('to pull or drag').