With*draw" (?), v. t. [imp. Withdrew (?); p. p. Withdrawn (?); p. pr.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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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.
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