retract
/ɹəˈtɹækt/
🔵 Intermediate
Word Statistics
Difficulty LevelIntermediate
Standard vocabulary
Word FrequencyVery Common
Used frequently in everyday conversation
Syllables2
Moderate complexity
Analysis:
- • Common vocabulary word
- • Simple pronunciation
verb
1. To pull back inside.
"An airplane retracts its wheels for flight."
2. To draw back; to draw up.
"A cat can retract its claws."
3. To take back or withdraw something one has said.
"I retract all the accusations I made about the senator and sincerely hope he won't sue me."
4. To take back, as a grant or favour previously bestowed; to revoke.
Synonyms
Source: en.wiktionary.org
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