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# withdraw

## Overview

This function is called when the user wishes to withdraw their previously supplied asset. User redeems their aTokens for the underlying asset. 

* User gives aDAI, withdraws DAI

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* `executeWithdraw` contains the core logics of the withdraw function

## executeWithdraw

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### Execution flow

* [ ] <mark style="color:orange;">cache</mark>
* [ ] <mark style="color:orange;">updateState</mark>
* [ ] get user's AToken balance + amount to withdraw
* [ ] validateWithdraw: confirm user has sufficient balance and asset isActive
* [ ] <mark style="color:orange;">updateInterestRates</mark>
* [ ] collateral check
* [ ] burn ATokens
* [ ] Ensure existing loans are not impacted&#x20;

We will breakdown and examine the unique sections of logics within **withdraw**. Code delineated in orange are common functions and can be explored in that [section](/aave-book/functions/common-functions.md).

## Visual Aid

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