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Verb
- remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense
- extract information from the telegram
- deduce (a principle) or construe (a meaning)
- We drew out some interesting linguistic data from the native informant
- make more sociable
- The therapist drew out the shy girl
- lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
- She extended her visit by another day
- The meeting was drawn out until midnight
- cause to speak, "Can you draw her out--she is always so quiet"