Definition of retire

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Retire (v. i.) To recede; to fall or bend back; as, the shore of the sea retires in bays and gulfs..

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Exeunt :: Exeunt () They go out, or retire from the scene; as, exeunt all except Hamlet. See 1st Exit..
Withdraw :: Withdraw (v. i.) To retire; to retreat; to quit a company or place; to go away; as, he withdrew from the company..
Recouch :: Recouch (v. i.) To retire again to a couch; to lie down again.
Secret :: Secret (a.) Withdraw from general intercourse or notice; in retirement or secrecy; secluded.
Descend :: Descend (v. i.) To enter mentally; to retire.
Reclusive :: Reclusive (a.) Affording retirement from society.
Superannuate :: Superannuate (v. t.) To give a pension to, on account of old age or other infirmity; to cause to retire from service on a pension..
Retire :: Retire (v. i.) To go to bed; as, he usually retires early..
Privy :: Privy (a.) Appropriated to retirement; private; not open to the public.
Lonely :: Lonely (superl.) Sequestered from company or neighbors; solitary; retired; as, a lonely situation; a lonely cell..
Privacy :: Privacy (n.) A place of seclusion from company or observation; retreat; solitude; retirement.
Reclusion :: Reclusion (n.) A state of retirement from the world; seclusion.
Dell :: Dell (n.) A small, retired valley; a ravine..
Curfew :: Curfew (n.) The ringing of an evening bell, originally a signal to the inhabitants to cover fires, extinguish lights, and retire to rest, -- instituted by William the Conqueror; also, the bell itself..
Closet :: Closet (n.) A small room or apartment for retirement; a room for privacy.
By-place :: By-place (n.) A retired or private place.
Seguestration :: Seguestration (n.) The state of being separated or set aside; separation; retirement; seclusion from society.
Loneliness :: Loneliness (n.) Love of retirement; disposition to solitude.
Single :: Single (v. t.) To sequester; to withdraw; to retire.
Retire :: Retire (v. t.) To cause to retire; specifically, to designate as no longer qualified for active service; to place on the retired list; as, to retire a military or naval officer..
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