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withdrew

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //wɪðˈdɹu// UK //wɪðdɹˈuː// with·drew

v. the past tense of 'withdraw'. It means you took something back, moved away from a place, or stopped being part of a group.

v. the past tense of 'withdraw'. Refers to the act of removing something from a place, retreating from a position, or ceasing participation in an activity.


SIMPLE

She withdrew all her money from the bank yesterday.

CONTEXTUAL

The candidate withdrew from the race after the latest poll results were released to the public.

COMPLEX

Following the breakdown of diplomatic negotiations, the military command withdrew its forces to the original border to avoid further escalation of the conflict.

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The past tense of 'withdraw'. Often takes the preposition 'from' when describing leaving a place or an agreement.

Pitfall

He withdrawed his applicationHe withdrew his applicationWithdraw is an irregular verb; the past tense is 'withrew', not 'withdrawed'.

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