tir
Old Frenchdraw, pull, withdraw
About This Root
From Old French tirer (to draw, pull, shoot). The "pulling" sense extends in different directions: tire (to be "drawn out" of energy), tiresome (draining), retire (to draw back/withdraw), retirement, and attire (originally to arrange by pulling together — to dress). Tirade (a long drawn-out speech) also derives from this root.
Associated Words · 8
retire
To permanently stop working due to age; to withdraw
retirement
The act or state of permanently leaving one's job or career
tire
To become weary or bored; the rubber covering of a wheel
attire
Clothing, especially formal dress; to dress or clothe someone
tirade
A long, angry speech of criticism or denunciation
tiresome
Causing boredom or fatigue; tedious
tired
In need of rest; fed up; overused
retiring
Shy and avoiding attention; stopping work permanently due to old age