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draws in

draws in is the third-person singular simple present indicative of draw in.

Meaning of draw in

Verb

draw in (third-person singular simple present draws in, present participle drawing in, simple past drew in, past participle drawn in)

  1. (idiomatic, transitive) To attract.
    • Their concerts draw in big crowds.
  2. (idiomatic, transitive) To get (someone) involved.
    • They drew in the quiet boy who hadn't wanted to participate.
  3. (idiomatic, intransitive) To approach.
    • They saw that the night was quickly drawing in, so they pitched their tent.
  4. (idiomatic, intransitive) To become dark earlier as a result of seasonal change.
    • It's that time of year again when the evenings really start to draw in.
  5. To reduce or contract; to become shorter.

Questions about draws in

What is draws in the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Draws in is the third-person singular simple present indicative of draw in.

Words near draws in in the dictionary

  1. draws bridle
  2. draws cuts
  3. draws down
  4. draws even
  5. draws fire
  6. draws in
  7. draws in one's horns
  8. draws into
  9. draws it fine
  10. draws it mild
  11. draws lines in the sand

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