Synonyms of draws out

draws out

verb

present tense third-person singular of draw out

as in lengthens

to make longer

the actor refused to draw out the interview any further

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lengthens
• extends
• increases
• stretches
• drags (out)
• prolongs
• elongates
• expands
• protracts
• amplifies
• enlarges
• outstretches
• attenuates
• thins

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• cuts
• reduces
• decreases
• shortens
• diminishes
• cuts back
• lessens
• curtails
• abridges
• abbreviates
• thickens

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of draws out

As much an acknowledgment of survival as a rallying cry, the song draws out sadness as well as satisfaction from the audience. — Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026

Eleazar forgoes Thom Yorke-style belting, draws out the mournful quaver in the lyrics, and subtly reshapes the anthem in Misty’s image, her commitment to doing things her way. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026

High heat draws out moisture and intensifies watermelon’s sweetness, and the rub creates additional caramelization for even deeper flavor notes. — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 17 Sep. 2026

The Annie has a tapered toe that draws out the line of the leg. — Malia Griggs, Glamour, 15 Sep. 2026

If this doesn’t seem like a gracious revelation, there’s a point to the deep horror that Manchevski draws out here. — Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026

An antique bench draws out the tones of the original wood floor, and the armchair is slipcovered in linen. — Laura Regensdorf, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026

There’s some great interplay here between you and your background singers — really draws out the R&B in the band’s sound. — Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Recipe Tips for Summer Shrimp Pasta Salting the zucchini draws out excess moisture, which helps to preserve its shape and texture. — Torie Cox, Southern Living, 29 July 2026