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draw close

Other forms: drew close; drawing close; draws close

Definitions of draw close
  1. verb
    move towards
    approach, come near
    come near in time
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    types:
    drive up
    approach while driving
    bear down on, bear down upon
    sail towards another vessel, of a ship
    edge in, edge up
    push one's way into (a space)
    close
    draw near
    crowd, push
    approach a certain age or speed
    type of:
    come, come up
    move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
  2. verb
    pull towards oneself
    synonyms:
    cuddle, nest, nestle, nuzzle, snuggle
    move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
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    type of:
    pull
    apply force so as to cause motion towards the source of the motion
  3. verb
    move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
    synonyms: cuddle, nest, nestle, nuzzle, snuggle
    nestle, snuggle
    position comfortably
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    type of:
    cling to, clutch, hold close, hold tight
    hold firmly, usually with one's hands
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