withdraw
Translation
to withdraw, to take out, to retract, to pull out
Examples
I need to withdraw some money from the cash machine.
I need to withdraw some money from the ATM.
The army will withdraw its troops from the area.
The army will withdraw its troops from the area.
He had to withdraw from the competition due to injury.
He had to withdraw from the competition due to injury.
She withdrew her hand from his.
She withdrew her hand from his.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((from sth.)) to take (sth.) out of (sth.) I withdrew $100 from my account.
((from sth.)) to move back or away from a place The troops withdrew from the border.
((sth.)) to take back (sth.) you have said The politician withdrew his statement.
Similar Words
Etymology
From 'with-' (away, back) + 'draw' (to pull). Literally 'to draw back'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'with' + 'draw'. You 'draw' money back 'with' your card from an ATM.