retract

Meanings

• Verb

  Withdraw or take back a statement, opinion, or offer.

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

take back , withcall , withdraw

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with retract
hate , mate , fate

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Homophones

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1. Retract (Latin) : Withdraw, pull back
   

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Variants

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retract , retractable , retracted , retracting , retracts

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Forms

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retracted, retracting, will retract

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Etymology

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From Old French retrait ‘withdrawal’

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Trivia

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1. The term 'retractable' is derived from the Latin word 'retractare', which means 'to draw back'.

2. The longest retractable bridge in the world is the Boka Tunnel Bridge in Norway, which is 5,625 meters long.

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Related Concepts

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1. Apology: A statement acknowledging and expressing regret for a mistake or offense.

2. Recant: To retract or withdraw a statement, especially a statement made under duress or error.

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Culture

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In literature, 'retract' is often used to signify an admission of error or a confession of past mistakes. In art, there are paintings depicting the act of retracting an arrow or a sword.

How to Memorize "retract"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine pulling back a statement or an offer like retracting an arrow from a bow.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'retract' with 'retractable' and imagine a retractable awning or a retractable roof.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'R-E-T-R-A-C-T' to remember the meaning: 'Retract' means 'To Take Back'

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