After realizing his mistake, he decided to retract his earlier statement.
在意识到他的错误后，他决定收回他早先的声明。
Which word is closest in meaning to “retract”?
B — withdraw. “retract” means v. to withdraw or take back
The newspaper was forced to ______ the false and deeply damaging story.
B — retract. “retract” means v. to withdraw or take back
retract — v. to withdraw or take back. In Chinese: 收回，撤销.
retract is pronounced /rɪˈtrækt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: re · tract.
After realizing his mistake, he decided to retract his earlier statement. (在意识到他的错误后，他决定收回他早先的声明。)
withdraw, recant, rescind, revoke — all close in meaning to retract (v. to withdraw or take back).
Yes. retract appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
re(back)+tract(draw) = draw back = retract.