retire

/ɹəˈtaɪə(ɹ)/verb
Middle School
1

To stop working on a permanent basis, usually because of old age or illness.

2

To stop playing their sport and in competitions a sports player.

3

To withdraw; to take away.

4

To cease use or production of something.

5

To withdraw from circulation, or from the market; to take up and pay.

6

To cause to retire; specifically, to designate as no longer qualified for active service; to place on the retired list.

7

To voluntarily stop batting before being dismissed so that the next batsman can bat.

8

To make a play which results in a runner or the batter being out, either by means of a put out, fly out or strikeout. Also, when such an event ends a team's turn at bat.

9

To go back or return; to withdraw or retreat, especially from public view; to go into privacy.

10

To retreat from action or danger; to withdraw for safety or pleasure.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing