draws out
Pulls into view
Draws out means to extract or elicit something that doesn't emerge easily on its own.
A skilled interviewer draws out a reluctant subject.
Warm weather draws out the first spring blooms.
The phrase also describes lengthening or prolonging: He draws out his vowels when he's tired.
A meeting that draws out extends beyond its expected duration.
- elicitDraw out by effort
- protractExtend duration unnecessarily
- drags onContinues tediously too long
- evokeBring forth mentally
- pulls teethRemoves teeth surgically
elongate · stretch · elucidate · reveal · brings to light · expose · extend · demystify · extrude · counseling · lengthen · therapy · conversation · coaching · opens up · unearth · clarify · debrief
draws outshortens
Reduces in length
abbreviates · cuts short · condenses · truncates · compresses
draws outsuppresses
Actively prevents expression
shuts down · silences · inhibits · stifles · represses
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