DRAW OUT


Meaning of DRAW OUT in English

transitive verb

1.

a. : remove , extract

it might have been worthwhile to draw out these resemblances — W.R.Inge

drawing out the fundamental meaning of his work

b. : to cause or lead (a person) to speak out freely

your calm interest may serve to draw him out

c. : to call upon : demand the full expression of

the new responsibilities drew out his latent talents

2. : to cause to become longer

drawing out glass tubing

: lengthen , prolong

he refused to draw out the interview

intransitive verb

1. : to become longer

the days are drawing out

2. : to pull away : get ahead of companions or rivals

at the head of the stretch the horse drew out from the field and won by six lengths

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