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temporize vs draw out

draw out vs temporize

temporize and draw out both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
temporize No No Yes No
draw out No No Yes No
As verbs, draw out is a hypernym of temporize; that is, draw out is a word with a broader meaning than temporize:
  • temporize: draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time
  • draw out: lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
Other hypernyms of temporize include extend, prolong, protract.
temporize (verb) draw out (verb)
draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
cause to speak
remove by suction
remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense
deduce (a principle) or construe (a meaning)
make more sociable
Difference between temporize and draw out

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