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English / phrasal verb

draw out

B2
MEANING IN ENGLISH

to encourage someone to speak; to prolong or make something last longer

In context

01

A kind teacher knows how to draw out quiet students in class.

02

The lawyers tried to draw out the trial for several months.

Synonyms

elicit,extend,prolong

Sources

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