draw out

verb

drew out; drawn out; drawing out; draws out

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

Synonyms

• drag (out)
• elongate
• extend
• lengthen
• outstretch
• prolong
• protract
• stretch

Examples of draw out in a Sentence

the actor refused to draw out the interview any further

Recent Examples on the Web

After drawing out two Derby players, Kenzo Goudmijn and Corey Blackett-Taylor, the U.S. international offloaded the ball to Ampadu 10 yards behind him. —Nancy Froston, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024

Balance participation and draw out every valuable opinion with strategic facilitation. —Jodie Cook, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024

The amika antioxidant shampoo delivers a healthy dose of sea buckthorn and natural plant extracts that protect your hair from oxidative stress and draw out harmful pollutants. —Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024

Director Stephen Herek’s perky tale sticks to the seasonal entertainment recipe but sprinkles in dashes of humor and draws out exuberant performances from everyone in the cast. —Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 29 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

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

Kids Definition

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