Synonyms for draw in

Synonyms for (verb) draw in

Synonyms: draw in, suck in

Definition: draw in as if by suction

Usage: suck in your cheeks and stomach

Similar words: core out, hollow, hollow out

Definition: remove the interior of

Usage: hollow out a tree trunk


Synonyms: draw, draw in, pull, pull in, attract

Definition: direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

Usage: Her good looks attract the stares of many men; The ad pulled in many potential customers; This pianist pulls huge crowds; The store owner was happy that the ad drew in many new customers

Similar words: pull, force, draw

Definition: cause to move by pulling

Usage: draw a wagon; pull a sled


Synonyms: retract, draw in

Definition: pull inward or towards a center

Usage: The pilot drew in the landing gear; The cat retracted his claws

Similar words: draw, draw in, pull, pull in, attract

Definition: direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

Usage: Her good looks attract the stares of many men; The ad pulled in many potential customers; This pianist pulls huge crowds; The store owner was happy that the ad drew in many new customers


Synonyms: get in, pull in, move in, draw in

Definition: of trains; move into (a station)

Usage: The bullet train drew into Tokyo Station

Similar words: come, arrive, get

Definition: reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

Usage: She arrived home at 7 o'clock; She didn't get to Chicago until after midnight


Synonyms: close in, draw in

Definition: advance or converge on

Usage: The police were closing in on him

Similar words: go on, advance, march on, progress, move on, pass on

Definition: move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

Usage: Time marches on


Synonyms: draw in, curl, curl up

Definition: shape one's body into a curl

Usage: She curled farther down under the covers; She fell and drew in

Similar words: bend, flex

Definition: form a curve

Usage: The stick does not bend


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