withdrew
[ with-droo, with- ]
/ wɪðˈdru, wɪθ- /
verb
simple past tense of withdraw.
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Definition for withdrew (2 of 2)
withdraw
[ with-draw, with- ]
/ wɪðˈdrɔ, wɪθ- /
verb (used with object), with·drew, with·drawn, with·draw·ing.
to draw back, away, or aside; take back; remove: She withdrew her hand from his. He withdrew his savings from the bank.
to retract or recall: to withdraw an untrue charge.
to cause (a person) to undergo withdrawal from addiction to a substance.
verb (used without object), with·drew, with·drawn, with·draw·ing.
Origin of withdraw
synonym study for withdraw
4. See
depart.
OTHER WORDS FROM withdraw
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British Dictionary definitions for withdrew (1 of 2)
British Dictionary definitions for withdrew (2 of 2)
withdraw
/ (wɪðˈdrɔː) /
verb -draws, -drawing, -drew or -drawn
(tr)
to take or draw back or away; remove
(tr)
to remove from deposit or investment in a bank, building society, etc
(tr)
to retract or recall (a statement, promise, etc)
(intr)
to retire or retreat
the troops withdrew
(intr often foll by from)
to back out (of) or depart (from)
he withdrew from public life
(intr)
to detach oneself socially, emotionally, or mentally
Derived forms of withdraw
withdrawable, adjective withdrawer, nounWord Origin for withdraw
C13: from
with (in the sense: away from) +
draw