Draw In

Pronunciation: /drɔ ɪn/

Definitions of draw in

verb to attract or bring in, as in customers or attention

Example Sentences

A1 I draw in my notebook every day.

A2 She draws in her sketchbook with colored pencils.

B1 The artist used charcoal to draw in the details of the portrait.

B2 The architect will draw in the measurements for the new building.

C1 The author's vivid descriptions draw in the reader and make the story come alive.

C2 The intricate design of the stained glass window draws in visitors from all over the world.

Examples of draw in in a Sentence

formal The intricate details of the painting really draw in the viewer's attention.

informal The movie trailer was so exciting, it really drew me in.

slang The new video game is so addicting, it will definitely draw you in.

figurative Her magnetic personality has the ability to draw in people from all walks of life.

Grammatical Forms of draw in

• past tense: drew in
• plural: draw in
• comparative: more drawn in
• superlative: most drawn in
• present tense: draw in
• future tense: will draw in
• perfect tense: have drawn in
• continuous tense: drawing in
• singular: draws in
• positive degree: draw in
• infinitive: to draw in
• gerund: drawing in
• participle: drawn in

Origin and Evolution of draw in

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'draw in' originated from Middle English, specifically from the verb 'drawen' meaning 'to pull or drag'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'draw in' evolved to mean 'to cause something to enter by pulling or attracting' or 'to make something smaller or shorter'. It is commonly used in contexts related to time, such as 'the days are drawing in' meaning that the days are becoming shorter as winter approaches.