draw out
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle out
Meanings
Encourage a shy person to talk more
Why “out”? Something comes into the open. People can see it, know it, or understand it.
“She drew him out with kind questions.”
“The host drew out the quiet guest.”
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Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
draw on
A contrast learners often mix up
Use a resource, knowledge or experience
draw up
A contrast learners often mix up
Compose or formulate
act out
Same out pattern: becoming clear
Perform a scene, story, or plan with actions; Express feelings through aggressive or attention-seeking behaviour
bail out
Same out pattern: becoming clear
Rescue someone, especially financially
bear out
Same out pattern: becoming clear
Provide evidence that confirms what someone has said
blast out
Same out pattern: becoming clear
Play music extremely loudly through speakers
break out
Same out pattern: becoming clear
(of war, fire or disease) start suddenly
bring out
Same out pattern: becoming clear
Make a quality or feature more obvious; Publish or launch a new product; Cause a particular response or behaviour in someone; Take something out of a container or place to show it; Encourage a shy person to be more confident
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