draw out

verb

drew out; drawn out; drawing out; draws out
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transitive verb

1
: remove, extract
2
: to extend beyond a minimum in time : protract sense 1
3
: to cause to speak freely
a reporter's ability to draw a person out

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Examples of draw out in a Sentence

the actor refused to draw out the interview any further
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But instead of drawing out that pursuit in conjunction with the Moon brothers’ case, Sugar tracks down Henry in Season 2’s opening frames. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2026 On the Democratic side, the five-way primary features Columbia Mayor Chaz Molder, who has continued to run in the reshaped district despite being drawn out of it. — ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026 First, grate the zucchini on the largest holes of a box grater, then toss it with salt to draw out moisture. — Torie Cox, Southern Living, 27 July 2026 In academic history, the politics is often placed in the background, but this is a book for everyone and the stakes needed to be drawn out. — Literary Hub, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for draw out

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of draw out was before the 12th century

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“Draw out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/draw%20out. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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draw out

verb
1
: to cause to last longer than usual
2
: to cause or encourage to speak freely
tried to draw the shy child out

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