retract — to withdraw or take back something that has been said or done
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to withdraw or take back something that has been said or done
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈtrækt/
Example Sentences
- After posting the tweet, he quickly retracted it when he realized he tagged the wrong person.
- The newspaper had to retract the story about aliens landing in Central Park.
- The company retracted its job offer after discovering the candidate's fake resume.
retract
VERB[/rɪˈtrækt/]
to withdraw or take back something that has been said or done
The senator had to retract his false statement in front of the cameras.
Tried to retract the contract, but nothing stayed intact!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'retractus', past participle of 'retrahere', meaning 'to draw back'. Composed of the prefix 're-' (back) and 'trahere' (to draw or pull).
Breakdown
re- (back) + tract (draw, pull) = retract
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📝Examples
“After posting the tweet, he quickly retracted it when he realized he tagged the wrong person.”
“The newspaper had to retract the story about aliens landing in Central Park.”
“The company retracted its job offer after discovering the candidate's fake resume.”
“She watched the turtle slowly retract its head into its shell.”
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