The Definition of WITHDRAW – WITHDRAW in a Sentence

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At the end of the video, common collocations are listed in which the word WITHDRAW is often found. You will also find a list of common synonyms.

Now you know the meaning and definition of WITHDRAW, make a deliberate effort over the next one or two days to use the word in your English conversation.

Here is a transcript of the video: What is the Meaning and Definition of WITHDRAW?

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WITHDRAW (v.)
Pronounced: with◦DRAW

Definition:
to remove or take away;
to leave a place or a situation

Slide 3:
The picture shows a father on the telephone.

The sentence reads: When he heard his son was going to drop out of college, he threatened to withdraw support.

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The picture shows a woman waiting at an ATM machine.

The sentence reads: Many banks charge extra fees if you withdraw money from an ATM outside their own network.

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In the picture we see a tennis player in a car with their legs and feet sticking out the window.

The sentence reads: Because of the pandemic, many players decided to withdraw from the tennis tournament.

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WITHDRAW means: to remove or take away; to leave a place or a situation

Synonyms include:

disengage
depart
pull out
exit
recede

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Common Collocations

withdraw funds
withdraw support
troop withdrawal
withdrawal demands
withdrawal deadline
withdrawal fee

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As you are interested in the definition of WITHDRAW and seeing WITHDRAW in a sentence, be sure to check another entry in The Illustrated Dictionary:
The Meaning of SOLUTION – SOLUTION in a Sentence

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