draw in
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle in
Meanings
Pull inward (breath, attention)
Why “in”? Walls close around something. What is in is held inside.
“He drew in a sharp breath.”
“She drew in the smell of fresh bread.”
Don't confuse with
Draw in means pull inward. Draw out means encourage a shy person to talk more.
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draw out
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Encourage a shy person to talk more
bask in
Same in pattern: inside
Take great pleasure in attention, success or warmth
be in
Same in pattern: inside
Be present at home or at work
box in
Same in pattern: inside
Surround tightly with little room
breathe in
Same in pattern: inside
Inhale air
build in
Same in pattern: inside
Include something as a permanent part of a design
buy in
Same in pattern: inside
Purchase a stock of something for use later
chain in
Same in pattern: inside
Hold someone or something in place using chains
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