English · Word Candidate

withdraw

/wɪðˈdɹɔː/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: withdraws · withdrawing · withdrew · withdrawn

Sense 1

Meaning · English

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

Verb

Examples

VVhy vvithdravveſt thou thy hand, even thy right hand? pluck it out of thy boſome.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

To draw or pull (something) away or back from its original position or situation. — To remove (someone or (reflexive, archaic) oneself) from a position or situation; specifically (military), to remove (soldiers) from a battle or position where they are stationed.

Verb

Examples

Thou neuer vvithdrevvſt thy ſelfe and vvert ſolitarie, but my Spyrite vvas reproouing and diſputing vvith thee.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “withdraw” mean?

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

Is “withdraw” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.