draw in

verb

drew in; drawn in; drawing in; draws in

transitive verb

1
: to cause or entice to enter or participate
2
: to sketch roughly

intransitive verb

1
a
: to draw to an end
the day drew in
b
: to shorten seasonally
the evenings are already drawing in
2
: to become more cautious or economical

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But despite the cost, the new budget smartphone could draw in more consumers, mostly because Apple is seemingly following a successful strategy from roughly seven years ago with the iPhone XR. Lisa Eadicicco, CNN, 23 Feb. 2025 So, instead, Clinton watches Nazareth stroke a shot into the top right corner and ultimately earn Portugal a 1-1 draw in Friday’s opening Nations League match against England with 15 minutes of regular time remaining. Megan Feringa, The Athletic, 22 Feb. 2025 The two women fought to a controversial draw in September 2023. Brian Mazique, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025 Formulated with hyaluronic acid and vitamin B5, this serum also draws in hydration and supports the skin’s barrier repair. Danielle Cohen, Glamour, 19 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for draw in

Word History

First Known Use

1558, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of draw in was in 1558

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“Draw in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/draw%20in. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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