KJV Dictionary Definition: withdraw

withdraw

WITHDRAW, v.t. with and draw.

1. To take back; to take from.

It is impossible that God should withdraw his presence from any thing.

We say, to withdraw capital from a bank or stock in trade, to withdraw aid or assistance.

2. To recall; to cause to retire or leave; to call back or away. France has withdrawn her troops from Spain.

WITHDRAW, v.i. To retire; to retreat; to quit a company or place. We withdrew from the company at ten oclock.

She from her husband soft withdrew.

withdrawing

WITHDRAWING, ppr. Taking back; recalling; retiring.

withdrawment

WITHDRAWMENT, n. The act of withdrawing or taking back; a recalling.

Their withdrawment from the British and Foreign Bible Society, would tend to paralyze their exertions.