Withheld Meaning

/wɪθˈhɛld/, /wɪðˈhɛld/
B2

Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

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adjThat has been kept or held back from the possession or knowledge of another.

"His withheld hand stared down at my weakly outstretched one."

verbsimple past and past participle of withhold

A 10% tax will be withheld from the payment to you.
In Japan, the payroll tax is usually withheld from the monthly salary.
Sami withheld medical treatment in an effort to kill Layla.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The government ____ the information about the accident from the public.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The manager ____ the information from the team until he was sure that the facts were completely and mostly correct today.

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CEFR Practice Quiz
The government ____ the information about the accident from the public.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The manager ____ the information from the team until he was sure that the facts were completely and mostly correct today.

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