Used in a Sentence

withdrew

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for withdrew.

Editorial note

No local ISP will offer it to me, and the one that did withdrew it completely last year.

Examples15
Definitions4
Parts of speech1

Quick take

(transitive) To draw or pull (something) away or back from its original position or situation.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of withdrew gathered in one view.

verb

(transitive) To draw or pull (something) away or back from its original position or situation.

verb

(transitive) To take away or take back (something previously given or permitted); to remove, to retract.

verb

(intransitive) (specifically, military) Of soldiers: to leave a battle or position where they are stationed; to retreat.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for withdrew.

verb

(transitive) To draw or pull (something) away or back from its original position or situation.

verb

(transitive) To take away or take back (something previously given or permitted); to remove, to retract.

verb

(intransitive) (specifically, military) Of soldiers: to leave a battle or position where they are stationed; to retreat.

verb

(transitive) To cause or help (someone) to stop taking an addictive drug or substance; to dry out.

Example sentences

1

No local ISP will offer it to me, and the one that did withdrew it completely last year.

2

Also of interest is that the inventor, John Alexander, submitted a patent application (US5866902), then withdrew the application.

3

One can see how Buddhism withdrew from its birthplace as it failed to take hold.

4

Two days back Flipkart withdrew themselves from those plans convinced that zerorating violates Net Neutrality.

5

Knows that a note Alice withdrew was received and what notes were exchanged.

6

You've withdrew your candidacy for the position, now it's time to move on.

7

However, on May 5, he withdrew the resignation and apologised for his outbursts.

8

Even with all the current police injustices, the negative impact from them is less than the impact if they withdrew from the neighborhood.

9

Amid pressure from everywhere, Flipkart finally withdrew from the Airtel Zero deal which would have been a blow to Net Neutrality in India.

10

If the US withdrew as global police, I would hope the UN would step up the peacekeepers to fill that role.

11

Greeks withdrew more than 1.0 billion euros ($1.12 billion) from their savings accounts in one day, as they lack confidence that a deal will be reached.

12

As most of you are probably guessing, I declined their offer and withdrew myself.

Quote examples

1

I take the exact same anecdotes and conclude, "Wow, black Americans are pretty resilient." >Federal troops withdrew from the South in 1877.

2

You deposited your coins, then withdrew a "random" amount.

3

And, yes, "the authorities" dropped the ball, once he withdrew the security group of the university, which included that doctor, dropped it instead of referring it to local authorities.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use withdrew in a sentence?

No local ISP will offer it to me, and the one that did withdrew it completely last year.

What does withdrew mean?

(transitive) To draw or pull (something) away or back from its original position or situation.

What part of speech is withdrew?

withdrew is commonly used as verb.