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draw out

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Meaning

remove by suction

lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer

cause to speak

remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense

deduce (a principle) or construe (a meaning)

make more sociable

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In proportion to the size of the vessel of faith, brought by us to the Lord, is the measure we draw out of His overflowing grace. Cyprian

I love power. But it is as an artist that I love it. I love it as a musician loves his violin, to draw out its sounds and chords and harmonies. Napoleon Bonaparte

He wanted to draw out the moment before the moment- because as good as kissing feels, nothing feels as good as the anticipation of it. John Green (author)

Every morning during certain seasons of the year, the thrushes and blackbirds on all the lawns throughout the country draw out of their holes an astonishing number of worms; and this they could not do, unless they lay close to the surface. Charles Darwin

The object of education is not merely to draw out the powers of the individual mind: it is rather its right object to draw all minds to a proper adjustment to the physical and social world in which they are to have their life and their development: to enlighten, strengthen and make fit. Woodrow Wilson

Yeah, it is, because it's a real discovery of your inner resources, you know. That's what my character is all about and what my playing is all about. But to get up there and just go inside and draw out something that makes you feel good first and foremost. Eric Clapton

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