"Retract" means to withdraw or take back a statement, offer, or action.
"Retract" means to withdraw or take back something previously stated or offered.
| Word | retract |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | V. |
| Definition | withdraw; take back. |
| Sentence | When I saw how Fred and his fraternity brothers had trashed the frat house, I decided to retract my offer to let them use our summer cottage for the weekend. |
| Related Words | retraction, N. |
Tags: psat
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