Category:Withdraw

With*draw", v. t. [imp. Withdrew; p. p. Withdrawn; p. pr. & vb. n. Withdrawing.] Etym: [with against + draw.]

1. To take back or away, as what has been bestowed or enjoyed; to Draw back; to cause to move away or retire; as, to withdraw aid, Favor, capital, or the like. Impossible it is that god should withdraw his presence from anything. Hooker.

2. To take back; to recall or retract; as, to withdraw false charges.

Withdraw With*draw", v. i.

Defn: to retire; to retreat; to quit a company or place; to go away; As, he withdrew from the company. "when the sea withdrew." King horn.

Syn. -- to recede; retrograde; go back.