Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
revoke
verb
/rɪˈvoʊk/
Definition
To take back or withdraw something that was previously granted or established.
Examples
- The school decided to revoke his scholarship due to poor grades.
- After the investigation, the government chose to revoke the company’s license.
- She asked the committee to revoke their earlier decision.
Meaning
Revoke means to cancel or invalidate a decision, permission, or privilege. It often refers to the formal removal of an agreement or an official right.
Synonyms
- cancel
- withdraw
- annul
- retract
- invalidate
