Definitions and Examples of retrovert, retract, withdraw
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To turn or bend backward.
Example
The gymnast was able to retrovert her body in mid-air and land perfectly on the mat.
To draw back or take back; to withdraw or revoke.
Example
The company had to retract its statement after it was found to be false.
To remove or take away something; to retreat or pull back from a situation.
Example
He decided to withdraw his application after realizing that he wasn't qualified for the job.
Key Differences: retrovert vs retract vs withdraw
- 1Retrovert specifically means to turn or bend backward, while antevert means to turn forward or outward.
- 2Retract means to take back or withdraw something, while antevert means to turn forward or outward.
- 3Withdraw means to remove or retreat from a situation, while antevert means to turn forward or outward.
Effective Usage of retrovert, retract, withdraw
- 1Science: Use anteverts and retrovert in anatomy to describe the position of organs or body parts.
- 2Legal: Use retract when referring to statements or promises that need to be taken back or withdrawn.
- 3Military: Use withdraw when referring to troops or forces retreating from a battle or conflict.
Remember this!
The antonyms of anteverts have opposite meanings. Retrovert means to turn or bend backward, retract means to take back or withdraw something, and withdraw means to remove or retreat from a situation. These words can be used in various contexts such as science, legal, and military.
