draw close

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Definition
  1. Verb (Phrasal Verb):
    • To pull someone or something nearer to oneself: To bring a person or object closer by pulling or guiding.
    • To move nearer to something or someone: To approach or come closer to a destination, person, or point in time.
    • To settle into a comfortable, warm, or intimate position: To move one's body into a cozy or snug position, often close to another person or object for warmth or comfort.
Usage Examples
  • Verb (Pulling nearer):
    • She drew the child close to comfort him.
    • He drew the blanket close to keep out the cold.
  • Verb (Approaching):
    • As the car drew close, we could see it was a taxi.
    • The deadline is drawing close, so we must work faster.
  • Verb (Settling cozily):
    • The kittens drew close to their mother for warmth.
    • They drew close together on the sofa to watch the movie.
Advanced Usage
  • "To draw oneself close to someone/something": Emphasizes a deliberate, personal movement into a close position.
    • Feeling scared, she drew herself close to the wall.
  • Used to describe the gradual approach of abstract concepts like events or seasons.
    • As the election draws close, the campaigns intensify.
    • Winter is drawing close.
Variants and Related Words
  • Draw near: A nearly identical variant, often used for the "approach" meaning.
    • The time for his speech drew near.
  • Approach (verb): To come near or nearer to.
  • Cuddle (verb): To hold close in one's arms as a way of showing love or affection.
  • Snuggle (verb): To settle or move into a warm, comfortable position.
Synonyms
  • Pull in: To bring closer.
  • Come near / Approach: To move closer.
  • Cuddle up / Snuggle up: To settle into a cozy position.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Draw in: Can mean to pull something inward or for days to get shorter (e.g., ).
  • Draw up: To come to a stop (e.g., ), or to prepare a document.
Related Idioms
  • Draw to a close: To gradually end or finish.
    • The festival is drawing to a close.
  • Draw near (to someone's heart): To become emotionally important or dear to someone.
    • The cause of animal welfare has drawn close to her heart.
Verb
  1. pull towards oneself
    • He drew the crying child close
  2. move towards
    • We were approaching our destination
    • They are drawing near
    • The enemy army came nearer and nearer
  3. move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
    • We cuddled against each other to keep warm
    • The children snuggled into their sleeping bags

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