The difference between Recant and Take back
When used as verbs, recant means to withdraw or repudiate a statement or opinion formerly expressed, especially formally and publicly, whereas take back means to retract an earlier statement.
check bellow for the other definitions of Recant and Take back
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Recant as a verb (ambitransitive):
To withdraw or repudiate a statement or opinion formerly expressed, especially formally and publicly.
Examples:
"Convince me that I am wrong, and I will recant."
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Take back as a verb:
To retract an earlier statement
Examples:
"No, you are not fat; I take it all back."
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Take back as a verb:
To cause to remember some past event or time
Examples:
"That tune takes me back to my childhood."
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Take back as a verb:
To resume a relationship
Examples:
"She has forgiven him, and taken him back."
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Take back as a verb:
To regain possession of something
Examples:
"The wedding is off, and he has taken back the ring."
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Take back as a verb:
To return something to a vendor for a refund
Examples:
"'Take back faulty goods to the shop where you bought them."