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Meaning of withdrew
The primary meaning of the word "withdrew" is to pull back or move away from something.
Etymology of withdrew
The word "withdrew" comes from the Old English words "wiþ" meaning "against" or "back" and "drāwan" meaning "to draw" or "to pull"
Historically, the word has been used since the 9th century to describe physical or metaphorical movement away from something
Synonyms
withdrew
retreated
pulled out
quit
resigned
abandoned
deserted
left
departed
exited
pulled back
backed out
dropped out
severed ties
disengaged
extracted
removed
took back
retracted
receded
regressed
reversed
stopped
halted
ceased
suspended
terminated
ended
finished
seceded
separated
divorced
split
parted
disconnected
detached
released
freed
liberated
extricated
Definitions
- To pull back or move away from something, especially because of danger or difficulty
- * To remove or take back something, such as money or a statement
- * To stop being involved in something, such as a project or a relationship
Usage Examples
- The company withdrew its offer after realizing the project was not feasible
- * She withdrew her application due to the high competition
- * The army withdrew from the battlefield to regroup and reassess their strategy
Antonyms
advanced
approached
entered
joined
participated
engaged
continued
persisted
stayed
remained
proceeded
pushed
thrust
drove
forced
compelled
coerced
obliged
necessitated
required
moved forward
progressed
increased
expanded
grew
intensified
strengthened
reinforced
supported
upheld
maintained
retained
kept
preserved
conserved