draw into
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle into
Meanings
Cause someone to become involved in a situation
Why “into”? A person becomes part of an activity, group, plan, or situation, or feels a strong interest in it.
“The argument drew Maya into the conflict.”
“He was drawn into a long debate.”
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“The argument drew Maya into the conflict.” What does it mean?
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be into
Same into pattern: involvement
Be very interested in or enjoy an activity, subject, or type of entertainment
bring into
Same into pattern: involvement
Include someone in an activity, plan, or discussion
enter into
Same into pattern: involvement
Begin to be involved in an agreement or formal discussion
fit into
Same into pattern: involvement
Belong as a suitable part of a group, plan, or situation
get into
Same into pattern: involvement
Enter a vehicle or small enclosed space; Become interested in or start enjoying an activity or subject; Begin to have a serious problem
go into
Same into pattern: involvement
Enter a place or enclosed space; Discuss or explain something in detail; Choose a particular type of work or career
draw aside
Same base verb: draw
Take someone gently to one side for a private word
draw away
Same base verb: draw
Move ahead of competitors by extending the lead
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