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draw out

UK
/drɔː aʊt/
US
/drɔː aʊt/

Translations

draw outverb
drew out
Past Simple
drawn out
Past Participle
drawing out
Gerund
UK
/drɔː aʊt/
US
/drɔː aʊt/
faire parlerSe dit d’une personne qu’on amène à parler plus librement.
She managed to draw out her friend, who was initially reluctant to share his feelings.
Elle a réussi à faire parler son amie, qui était d’abord réticente à partager ses sentiments.
The speaker tended to draw out his lectures.
L’orateur avait tendance à prolonger ses conférences.
He used a magnet to draw out the metal filings from the sand.
Il a utilisé un aimant pour extraire les limailles de métal du sable.
Additional translations
susciterDans le sens de provoquer ou d’éveiller une réaction.
Synonyms
extract
lengthen
extend
prolong
elicit

Definitions

draw outverb
To cause something to last longer than usual or necessary.
The speaker tended to draw out his lectures, making them difficult to follow.
To elicit or evoke a response or reaction from someone.
The teacher tried to draw out the shy student by asking her opinion on the topic.
To extract or remove something from a particular place.
He used a magnet to draw out the metal filings from the sand.
To encourage someone to talk or express themselves more freely.
She managed to draw out her friend, who was initially reluctant to share his feelings.
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