With*draw" , v. i. To retire; to retreat; to quit a company or place; to go away; as, he
withdrew from the company. "When the sea withdrew." King Horn.
Syn. -- To recede; retrograde; go back.
With*draw" (w&ibreve;&thlig;*dr&add;"), v. t. [imp.
Withdrew (-dr&udd;"); p. p. Withdrawn (-dr&add;n"); p.
pr. & vb. n. Withdrawing.]
[With against + draw.] 1. To take back
or away, as
what has been bestowed or enjoyed; to draw back;
to cause to
move away or retire; as,
to withdraw aid, favor, capital, or the like.
Impossible it is that God should withdraw his presence from anything.
Hooker. 2. To take back;
to recall or retract; as, to withdraw false
charges.
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