Withdraws

/wɪðˈdrɔːz/ verb

Definition

To take something out (like money from a bank) or to remove yourself from a place or situation.

Etymology

From Old English 'with-' (against/away) plus 'draw.' The 'with-' prefix suggests moving in the opposite direction of the original action.

Kelly Says

The word perfectly captures the physics of the action—'with-' (away) plus 'draw' (pull)—creating a compound that's almost a metaphor for literally pulling something back toward you!

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