Word and Category
Word: Withdraw
Category: Action Word
Related Definition: Deposit
What this category means:
Action words describe things we do with money. These words help children understand how choices affect how much money they have.
Definitions
In Simple Words
To withdraw money means to take money out of the bank.
You withdraw money when you are ready to use it.
A Little More Grown-Up
A withdrawal is when money is taken out of a bank account. Withdrawing money lowers your balance.
Withdrew means money was already taken out.
Withdrawing is the action of taking money out.
Context Clues
Note: You can find the word “withdraw” in Sammy Rabbit activities when kids learn about spending choices and checking balances.
Sammy Says
Sammy Says:
“Withdraw with care—
That money was growing in there!”
Money Habit Connection
Learning when to withdraw teaches children to pause before spending, check their balance, and decide if spending is worth it.
Silly Sentence
I withdrew my money politely and thanked it for growing so well.
Serious Sentence
When you withdraw money, you take it out of your account to spend or use.
Rhyming Sentences
Silly Rhyming Sentence:
I made a withdrawal—cha-ching, hooray!
Now I must choose a careful way!
Serious Rhyming Sentence:
When I withdraw, I choose with care,
Because less money stays in there.
Examples of Withdrawing Money
Taking money out to buy something
Using saved money for a goal
Getting cash from the bank
Examples of What Is Not a Withdrawal
Putting money into the bank
Saving money
Earning interest
Related Money Words
Deposit • Balance • Spend • Account • Save
Opposite Money Words
Deposit • Save
Questions Parents and Teachers Can Ask Kids
Ask your child or student:
“Is this a good time to withdraw—or should you keep saving?”
Remember
Withdrawing money is a choice—make sure it’s a smart one.
Related Standards Aligned Lesson Plans
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