Definition of Draw close

1. Verb. Move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position. "Sam cannot draw close Sue "; "The children snuggled into their sleeping bags"

Exact synonyms: Cuddle, Nest, Nestle, Nuzzle, Snuggle
Generic synonyms: Cling To, Clutch, Hold Close, Hold Tight
Related verbs: Nestle, Snuggle
Derivative terms: Cuddle, Cuddling, Nestle, Snuggle, Snuggling

2. Verb. Move towards. "Sam and Sue draw close"; "The enemy army came nearer and nearer"
Exact synonyms: Approach, Come Near, Come On, Draw Near, Go Up, Near
Generic synonyms: Come, Come Up
Related verbs: Approach, Come Near
Specialized synonyms: Drive Up, Bear Down On, Bear Down Upon, Edge In, Edge Up, Close, Crowd, Push
Entails: Advance, Go On, March On, Move On, Pass On, Progress
Derivative terms: Approach, Approach, Approachable

3. Verb. Pull towards oneself. "He drew the crying child close"
Related verbs: Cuddle, Nest, Nestle, Nuzzle, Snuggle
Generic synonyms: Pull

Lexicographical Neighbors of Draw Close

draws
drawshave
drawshaves
drawstring
drawstrings
drawstring bag
drawtube
drawtube
drawtubes
draw and quarter
draw away
draw a bead on
draw a blank
draw a line
draw back
draw close (current term)
draw in
draw near
draw off
draw out
draw play
draw poker
draw rein
draw the line
draw together
draw up
dray
drayage
drayages
drayed

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