retract

[ ri-trakt ]

/ rɪˈtrækt /

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verb (used with object)

to draw back or in: to retract fangs.

verb (used without object)

to draw back within itself or oneself, fold up, or the like, or to be capable of doing this: The blade retracts.

Origin of retract

1400–50; late Middle English retracten<Latin retractus, past participle of retrahere to draw back, equivalent to re-re- + tractus (see tract¹)

Words nearby retract

retort, retortion, retouch, retox, retrace, retract, retractile, retraction, retraction nystagmus, retractive, retractor

Definition for retract (2 of 2)

retract²

[ ri-trakt ]

/ rɪˈtrækt /

verb (used with object)

to withdraw (a statement, opinion, etc.) as inaccurate or unjustified, especially formally or explicitly; take back.

to withdraw or revoke (a decree, promise, etc.).

verb (used without object)

to draw or shrink back.

to withdraw a promise, vow, etc.

to make a disavowal of a statement, opinion, etc.; recant.

Origin of retract

1535–45; <Latin retractāre to reconsider, withdraw, equivalent to re-re- + tractāre to drag, pull, take in hand (frequentative of trahere to pull)

SYNONYMS FOR retract

1, 2 deny, renounce, recant, abrogate, nullify, annul.

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OTHER WORDS FROM retract

re·tract·a·ble, re·tract·i·ble, adjectivere·tract·a·bil·i·ty, re·tract·i·bil·i·ty, nounre·trac·ta·tion

[ree-trak-tey-shuhn], /ˌri trækˈteɪ ʃən/, nounun·re·tract·a·ble, adjective

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Example sentences from the Web for retract

Keatts, Lewis and Sara Libby had to scrap their first podcast recording Thursday when NBC 7 retracted its story.
Morning Report: Oceanside Reboots Top Cop Search|Voice of San Diego|September 14, 2020|Voice of San Diego
In a statement Friday, Bry disavowed any responsibility for spreading misinformation by promoting the story while it was disputed but not yet retracted.
Politics Report: Forged Footnote 15|Scott Lewis and Andrew Keatts|September 12, 2020|Voice of San Diego
Once the plastic sticks, one for each sample, are retracted and sealed in a bag marked “biohazard,” the residents are hustled out of the facility.
Hong Kong’s citywide COVID-19 testing has become a barometer of public trust|eamonbarrett|September 9, 2020|Fortune
Sri Lankan police retracted the mistake, but not before Majeed received death threats.
The Bias in the Machine - Issue 89: The Dark Side|Sidney Perkowitz|August 19, 2020|Nautilus

In fairness to the candidates, though, the paper has not written or announced that it withdrew its support or retracted its view that, for example, Elliott should not be fired.
Politics Report: Who Will Get the Midway Rose?|Scott Lewis and Andrew Keatts|August 15, 2020|Voice of San Diego
Although Mefferd later apologized for the method of her accusations, she did not retract the substance of the claims.
Megachurch Star Mark Driscoll’s Publishing Downfall|Warren Throckmorton|June 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
I cannot and I will not retract anything, since it is neither safe nor right to go against conscience.
The Invention of the Ego in Martin Luther’s Defiance|Thomas Cahill|November 3, 2013|DAILY BEAST
But when reporters asked him why he felt the need to retract the comment, he said, “So you all could stop asking me about it, OK?”
Herman Cain Drops Out: Relive His Most Cringeworthy Moments|Sara Gilford|November 13, 2011|DAILY BEAST
His manager, agent, and close friends begged him to retract his statement.
Glee's New Villain|Itay Hod|September 20, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Editor Mark Whitaker stood by the article, but had to retract the detail about the Quran.
Newsweek's Greatest Hits|The Daily Beast|May 5, 2010|DAILY BEAST
The Reformer did not recoil, did not retract; but his judge, he who never ceased exclaiming, Retract!
History of the Reformation in the Sixteenth Century (Volume 1)|J. H. Merle D'Aubign
Sir, I make allowance for you; I retract my menace, and apologize.
Erema|R. D. Blackmore
It is not like me to retract a determination, but if you will say now what you did last night—'Do not go!'
Husks|Marion Harland
"Do not let him retract," cried Porbus, striking Poussin on the shoulder.
The Hidden Masterpiece|Honore de Balzac
Now Gertrude had builded upon the supposition that she was safe beyond the reach of recall, and she made haste to retract.
A Romance in Transit|Francis Lynde

British Dictionary definitions for retract

retract

/ (rɪˈtrækt) /

verb

(tr) to draw in (a part or appendage)a snail can retract its horns; to retract the landing gear of an aircraft

to withdraw (a statement, opinion, charge, etc) as invalid or unjustified

to go back on (a promise or agreement)

(intr) to shrink back, as in fear

phonetics to modify the articulation of (a vowel) by bringing the tongue back away from the lips

Derived forms of retract

retractable or retractible, adjectiveretractability or retractibility, nounretractation (ˌriːtrækˈteɪʃən), nounretractive, adjective

Word Origin for retract

C16: from Latin retractāre to withdraw, from tractāre to pull, from trahere to drag

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	retract
释义	retract ¹ [ ri-trakt ] / rɪˈtrækt / SEE SYNONYMS FOR retract ON THESAURUS.COM verb (used with object) to draw back or in: to retract fangs. verb (used without object) to draw back within itself or oneself, fold up, or the like, or to be capable of doing this: The blade retracts. Origin of retract ¹ 1400–50; late Middle English retracten<Latin retractus, past participle of retrahere to draw back, equivalent to re-re- + tractus (see tract¹) Words nearby retract retort, retortion, retouch, retox, retrace, retract, retractile, retraction, retraction nystagmus, retractive, retractor Definition for retract (2 of 2) retract² [ ri-trakt ] / rɪˈtrækt / verb (used with object) to withdraw (a statement, opinion, etc.) as inaccurate or unjustified, especially formally or explicitly; take back. to withdraw or revoke (a decree, promise, etc.). verb (used without object) to draw or shrink back. to withdraw a promise, vow, etc. to make a disavowal of a statement, opinion, etc.; recant. Origin of retract ² 1535–45; <Latin retractāre to reconsider, withdraw, equivalent to re-re- + tractāre to drag, pull, take in hand (frequentative of trahere to pull) SYNONYMS FOR retract 1, 2 deny, renounce, recant, abrogate, nullify, annul. SEE SYNONYMS FOR retract ON THESAURUS.COM OTHER WORDS FROM retract re·tract·a·ble, re·tract·i·ble, adjectivere·tract·a·bil·i·ty, re·tract·i·bil·i·ty, nounre·trac·ta·tion [ree-trak-tey-shuhn], /ˌri trækˈteɪ ʃən/, nounun·re·tract·a·ble, adjective Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for retract Keatts, Lewis and Sara Libby had to scrap their first podcast recording Thursday when NBC 7 retracted its story. Morning Report: Oceanside Reboots Top Cop Search\|Voice of San Diego\|September 14, 2020\|Voice of San Diego In a statement Friday, Bry disavowed any responsibility for spreading misinformation by promoting the story while it was disputed but not yet retracted. Politics Report: Forged Footnote 15\|Scott Lewis and Andrew Keatts\|September 12, 2020\|Voice of San Diego Once the plastic sticks, one for each sample, are retracted and sealed in a bag marked “biohazard,” the residents are hustled out of the facility. Hong Kong’s citywide COVID-19 testing has become a barometer of public trust\|eamonbarrett\|September 9, 2020\|Fortune Sri Lankan police retracted the mistake, but not before Majeed received death threats. The Bias in the Machine - Issue 89: The Dark Side\|Sidney Perkowitz\|August 19, 2020\|Nautilus In fairness to the candidates, though, the paper has not written or announced that it withdrew its support or retracted its view that, for example, Elliott should not be fired. Politics Report: Who Will Get the Midway Rose?\|Scott Lewis and Andrew Keatts\|August 15, 2020\|Voice of San Diego Although Mefferd later apologized for the method of her accusations, she did not retract the substance of the claims. Megachurch Star Mark Driscoll’s Publishing Downfall\|Warren Throckmorton\|June 30, 2014\|DAILY BEAST I cannot and I will not retract anything, since it is neither safe nor right to go against conscience. The Invention of the Ego in Martin Luther’s Defiance\|Thomas Cahill\|November 3, 2013\|DAILY BEAST But when reporters asked him why he felt the need to retract the comment, he said, “So you all could stop asking me about it, OK?” Herman Cain Drops Out: Relive His Most Cringeworthy Moments\|Sara Gilford\|November 13, 2011\|DAILY BEAST His manager, agent, and close friends begged him to retract his statement. Glee's New Villain\|Itay Hod\|September 20, 2010\|DAILY BEAST Editor Mark Whitaker stood by the article, but had to retract the detail about the Quran. Newsweek's Greatest Hits\|The Daily Beast\|May 5, 2010\|DAILY BEAST The Reformer did not recoil, did not retract; but his judge, he who never ceased exclaiming, Retract! History of the Reformation in the Sixteenth Century (Volume 1)\|J. H. Merle D'Aubign Sir, I make allowance for you; I retract my menace, and apologize. Erema\|R. D. Blackmore It is not like me to retract a determination, but if you will say now what you did last night—'Do not go!' Husks\|Marion Harland "Do not let him retract," cried Porbus, striking Poussin on the shoulder. The Hidden Masterpiece\|Honore de Balzac Now Gertrude had builded upon the supposition that she was safe beyond the reach of recall, and she made haste to retract. A Romance in Transit\|Francis Lynde British Dictionary definitions for retract retract / (rɪˈtrækt) / verb (tr) to draw in (a part or appendage)a snail can retract its horns; to retract the landing gear of an aircraft to withdraw (a statement, opinion, charge, etc) as invalid or unjustified to go back on (a promise or agreement) (intr) to shrink back, as in fear phonetics to modify the articulation of (a vowel) by bringing the tongue back away from the lips Derived forms of retract retractable or retractible, adjectiveretractability or retractibility, nounretractation (ˌriːtrækˈteɪʃən), nounretractive, adjective Word Origin for retract C16: from Latin retractāre to withdraw, from tractāre to pull, from trahere to drag Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to retract deny, repeal, revoke, reverse, renounce, repudiate, disavow, rule out, renege, back down, take back, withdraw, cancel, back off, recant, disown, rescind, pull back, suspend, welsh
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retract

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verb (used without object)

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Definition for retract (2 of 2)

verb (used with object)

verb (used without object)

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verb

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