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”?
C — 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 800+ words for the ISEE and SSAT.
re(back)+tract(draw) = draw back = retract.