With‐draw″ (wĭt͡h‐dra̤″), v. t. [imp.Withdrew (–drṳ″); p. p.Withdrawn (–dra̤n″); p. pr. & vb. n.Withdrawing.] [With against + draw.] 1. To take back or away, as what has been bestowed or enjoyed; to draw back; to cause to move away or retire; as, to withdraw aid, favor, capital, or the like.
Impossible it is that God should withdraw his presence from anything. Hooker.
2. To take back; to recall or retract; as, to withdraw false charges.