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WITHDREW

(verb)

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There are 12 meanings of the word Withdrew.

How to pronounce withdrew:

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Withdrew - as a verb

Pull back or move away or backward

Example: "The enemy withdrew"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
draw backmove backpull awaypull backrecederetireretreat
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
golocomotemovetravel
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Withdraw from active participation

Example: "He retired from chess"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
retire
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ceasediscontinuegive uplay offquitstop
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Release from something that holds fast, connects, or entangles

Example: "I want to disengage myself from his influence"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disengage
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
let golet go ofreleaserelinquish
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cause to be returned

Example: "Recall the defective auto tires"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
recall
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
take
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Take back what one has said

Example: "He swallowed his words"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
swallowtake backunsay

Keep away from others

Example: "He sequestered himself in his study to write a book"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
secludesequestersequestrate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
insulateisolate
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Break from a meeting or gathering

Example: "We adjourned for lunch"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
adjournretire
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
closeclose downfoldshut down
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Retire gracefully

Example: "He bowed out when he realized he could no longer handle the demands of the chairmanship"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bow out

Remove (a commodity) from (a supply source)

Example: "She drew $2,000 from the account"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
drawdraw offtake out
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
removetakewithdraw
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
deposit

Lose interest

Example: "He retired from life when his wife died"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
retire
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fatiguejadepalltireweary
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make a retreat from an earlier commitment or activity

Example: "We'll have to crawfish out from meeting with him"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
back awayback outcrawfishcrawfish outpull backpull in one's hornsretreat

Remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

Example: "Remove a threat"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
removetake
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
depilateepilateharvesttip
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Example Sentences

"He withdrew some money from the bank."
"She quickly withdrew her hand from the hot stove."
"The country withdrew its ambassador in protest."
"He withdrew his support for the candidate."
"She withdrew from the competition due to injury."
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Word Game Points

Is WITHDREW a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, withdrew is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

WITHDREW has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is WITHDREW a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, withdrew is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
WITHDREW has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is WITHDREW a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, withdrew is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
WITHDREW has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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