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

  1. 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."

  1. Take back as a verb:

    To retract an earlier statement

    Examples:

    "No, you are not fat; I take it all back."

  2. Take back as a verb:

    To cause to remember some past event or time

    Examples:

    "That tune takes me back to my childhood."

  3. Take back as a verb:

    To resume a relationship

    Examples:

    "She has forgiven him, and taken him back."

  4. Take back as a verb:

    To regain possession of something

    Examples:

    "The wedding is off, and he has taken back the ring."

  5. 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."