Meaning Of The Word Retract

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What's The Definition Of Retract?

retract
verb: If you retract something that you have said or written, you say that you did not mean it.

retract in American English
to draw back or in

retract in American English 1
intransitive verb: to draw back within itself or oneself, fold up, or the like, or to be capable of doing this
transitive verb: to draw back or in

retract in American English 2
intransitive verb: to draw or shrink back
transitive verb: to withdraw (a statement, opinion, etc.) as inaccurate or unjustified, esp. formally or explicitly; take back

retract in British English
verb: to draw in (a part or appendage)

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