1 B2 idiomatic neutral
To cause people to come closer together emotionally or form a unified group.
"The tragedy drew the small community together in a way nothing else could."
separable
draw together
B2 neutral mixed transitive/intransitive
To bring people or things together, creating a sense of unity, or to come together as a group.
In plain English
To bring people closer together so they feel like one group.
What does "draw together" mean?
3 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 B2 idiomatic formal
To combine various elements or ideas into a coherent whole.
"The final chapter draws together all the themes explored throughout the novel."
separable
3 B1 neutral
To move physically closer together.
"The group drew together around the campfire as the night grew colder."
inseparable
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To pull things physically closer to each other.
Actually means
To bring people closer together so they feel like one group.
Usage tip
Can describe both physical closeness and emotional bonding. Often used to describe how shared experiences, crises, or causes unite people.
Words that pair with "draw together"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
community team nation threads ideas strands
How to conjugate "draw together"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
draw together
I/you/we/they
3rd person
draws together
he/she/it
Past simple
drew together
yesterday
Past participle
drawn together
have + pp
-ing form
drawing together
continuous
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