retreat
/rɪˈtriːt/
re · treat
rɪ · ˈtriːt
English Definition
v. to move back or withdraw
Significado en Español
retirarse, retirada
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
rút lui, lùi lại
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Example Sentence
The army was forced to retreat.
军队被迫撤退。
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “retreat”:
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A
advance
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B
charge
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C
withdraw
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D
attack
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C — withdraw.
“retreat” means v. to move back or withdraw
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The tired, wounded soldiers were ordered to ______ to a much safer position.
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A
advance
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B
retreat
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C
charge
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D
attack
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B — retreat.
“retreat” means v. to move back or withdraw
Common questions about “retreat”
What does “retreat” mean?
retreat — v. to move back or withdraw. In Chinese: 撤退，退却.
How do you pronounce “retreat”?
retreat is pronounced /rɪˈtriːt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: re · treat.
How do you use “retreat” in a sentence?
The army was forced to retreat. (军队被迫撤退。)
What are synonyms for “retreat”?
withdraw, retire, pull back — all close in meaning to retreat (v. to move back or withdraw).
Is “retreat” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. retreat appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
