The phrase "drew to a close" typically implies the ending of an event or period of time. Antonyms for this phrase could include "began anew," "started afresh," "commenced," or "embarked upon." These words suggest a new beginning rather than a conclusion, and are often used to describe the start of a new project, relationship, or season. Alternatively, antonyms for "drew to a close" could include "extended," "lengthened," "prolonged," or "expanded," implying that the period in question did not end as planned and instead continued beyond its expected duration.

What are the antonyms for Drew to a close?

• v.

  • wane
  • ascend
  ,
  • brighten
  ,
  • develop
  ,
  • enhance
  ,
  • enlarge
  ,
  • expand
  ,
  • extend
  ,
  • go up
  ,
  • grow
  ,
  • increase
  ,
  • raise
  ,
  • reach
  ,
  • rise
  ,
  • strengthen
  ,
  • win
  .

• Other relevant words:

• begin
,
• start
.

Famous quotes with Drew to a close

• As the twentieth century drew to a close, the connection between hard scientific fact and public policy became increasingly elastic. In part this was possible because of the complacency of the scientific profession; in part because of the lack of good science education among the public; in part, because of the rise of specialized advocacy groups which have been enormously effective in getting publicity and shaping policy; and in great part because of the decline of the media as an independent assessor of fact.

  Michael Crichton

Synonyms:

brightness, brilliance, brio, briskness, cachet, cheerfulness, chic, colour, dynamism, eagerness.