How do you pronounce retract?

retract is pronounced as /rɪˈtrækt/.

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retract

↪️retract

verb

/rɪˈtrækt/

retrace retraction

Meaning

to withdraw a statement, promise, or part of the body; to pull back

Example Sentences

The company retracted its earlier statement after realizing the error.

Example Expressions

retract a statement

Synonyms

withdraw, recant, rescind, revoke, pull back

Antonyms

affirm, confirm, assert

Collocations

retract statement, retract offer, retract claws, retract promise

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