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draw near

/drɔ ˌnɪər/
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Other forms: drew near; drawing near; draws near

Definitions of draw near
  1. verb
    move towards
    “They are drawing near
    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
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