draw

1 of 2

verb

ˈdrȯ

drew ˈdrü

; drawn ˈdrȯn How to pronounce draw (audio)

ˈdrän

; drawing

transitive verb

: to cause to move continuously toward or after a force applied in advance : pull

draw your chair up by the fire

: such as

: to move (something, such as a covering) over or to one side

draw the drapes

: to pull up or out of a receptacle or place where seated or carried

draw water from the well

drew a gun

also : to cause to come out of a container or source

draw water for a bath

the nurse drew a blood sample

the wound drew blood

: to cause to go in a certain direction (as by leading)

drew him aside

: to bring by inducement or allure : attract

honey draws flies

: to bring in or gather from a specified group or area

a college that draws its students from many states

: bring on, provoke

drew enemy fire

: to bring out by way of response : elicit

drew cheers from the audience

sports : to receive in the course of play

The batter drew a walk.

draw a foul

: inhale

drew a deep breath

: to extract the essence from

draw tea

: eviscerate

plucking and drawing a goose before cooking

: to derive to one's benefit

drew inspiration from the old masters

nautical : to require (a specified depth) to float in

a ship that draws 12 feet of water

: accumulate, gain

drawing interest

: to take (money) from a place of deposit

drew $100 from the bank

: to use in making a cash demand

drawing a check against his account

: to receive regularly or in due course

draw a salary

card games : to take (cards) from a stack or from the dealer

draw four cards

: to receive or take at random

drew a winning number

archery : to bend (a bow) by pulling back the string

drew the bow and aimed at the target

: to cause to shrink, contract, or tighten

draw your knees into your chest

Her face was drawn with pain.

sports

: to strike (a ball) so as to impart a backward spin

golf : to strike (a ball) so that a slight to moderate hook (see hook entry 1 sense 3) results

: to leave (a contest) undecided : tie

drew the game 3–3

a(1)

: to produce a likeness or representation of by making lines on a surface

draw a picture

draw a bowl of fruit

draw a graph with chalk

(2)

: to give a portrayal of : delineate

a writer who draws characters well

: to write out in due form

draw a will

: to design or describe in detail : formulate

draw comparisons

: to infer from evidence or premises

draw a conclusion

: to spread or elongate (metal) by hammering or by pulling through dies

also : to shape (a material, such as plastic) by stretching or by pulling through dies

intransitive verb

: to come or go steadily or gradually

night draws near

: to move something by pulling

drawing at the well

: to exert an attractive force

the play is drawing well

archery : to pull back a bowstring

: to bring out a weapon

drew, aimed, and fired

: to produce a draft

the chimney draws well

draw on a cigar

nautical : to swell out in a wind

all sails drawing

: to wrinkle or tighten up : shrink

: to change shape by pulling or stretching

medical : to cause blood or pus to localize at one point

: to create a likeness or a picture in outlines : sketch

loves to paint and draw

not good at drawing

: to come out even in a contest

they drew 3–3

: to make a written demand for payment of money on deposit

: to obtain resources (as of information)

drawing from a common fund of knowledge

drawable

ˈdrȯ-ə-bəl How to pronounce draw (audio)

adjective

draw

2 of 2

noun

: the act or process of drawing (see draw entry 1) : such as

: a sucking pull on something held with the lips

took a long draw on her cigarette

: a removal of a handgun from its holster

quick on the draw

: backward spin given to a ball by striking it below center compare follow

: something that is drawn: such as

: a lot or chance drawn at random

the only grand prize winner of the lottery draw

: the selection of competitors in a sports event

also : the arrangement of competitors in a sporting event by order drawn

the draw for a tennis tournament

: a card drawn to replace a discard in poker

: the movable part of a drawbridge

: a contest left undecided or deadlocked : tie

: one that draws attention or patronage (see patronage sense 4) : attraction

Their band is the main draw at the festival.

archery

: the distance from the string to the back of a drawn bow (see bow entry 3 sense 2)

: the force required to draw a bow fully

geology : a gully shallower than a ravine

: the deal in draw poker to improve the players' hands after discarding

football : a play that simulates a pass play so a runner can go straight up the middle past the pass rushers

golf : a slight to moderate and usually intentional hook (see hook entry 1 sense 3)

: a face-off in ice hockey

won the draw and knocked the puck backward

Phrases

draw a bead on

: to take aim at

draw a blank

: to fail to gain a desired object (such as information sought)

also : to be unable to think of something

draw on or draw upon

: to use as a source of supply

drawing on the whole community for support

draw straws

: to decide or assign something by lottery in which straws of unequal length are used

draw the line or draw a line

: to fix an arbitrary (see arbitrary sense 1b) boundary between things that tend to intermingle

drawing a line between good and bad art

: to fix a boundary excluding what one will not tolerate or engage in

helps clean the house but draws the line at washing windows

Example Sentences

Verb The computer can draw the graph for you. Students drew maps of the states and labeled them. She sat down and began to draw. The case has drawn attention to the fact that many athletes never graduate. I would like to draw your attention to the third line. The band always draws a large crowd. The college draws students from around the world. The animals were drawn to the campsite by the smell of food. We hope the display in the window will draw customers in from the street. The lure of city life has drawn away many of the town's young people. Noun Their band is the main draw at the festival. The festival is always a big draw. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

This means using loyalty programs in creative ways that will draw users in and offer them a unique experience that stands out from other products on the market. —

Serge Vasin, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2023 Rishe says the game’s historical firsts give layers to the event that will draw additional interest. —

Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2023 It’s all pretty traditional, to match her fashion aesthetic and comedy style that draw inspiration from the 1920s, '30s, '40s, and '50s. —

Nicola Dall'asen, Allure, 10 Feb. 2023 The Geysers, located in the Mayacamas Mountains 72 miles north of the city, contain 18 geothermal power plants that draw steam from more than 350 wells. —

Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 8 Feb. 2023 Besides perennials and annuals, many vines, shrubs, and trees produce flowers that draw pollinators. —

Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2023 Powerball’s abysmal odds of 1 in 292.2 million are designed to build big prizes that draw more players. —

Staff And Wire Reports, oregonlive, 6 Feb. 2023 Snell, 31, is the type of swingman that could draw the Celtics’ interest, but there are likely to be more productive players on the trade and buyout market . . . —

Gary Washburn, BostonGlobe.com, 4 Feb. 2023 Dog sled rides are an attraction that will always draw a crowd. —

John Schandelmeier, Anchorage Daily News, 28 Jan. 2023

Noun

Sunday's game was a huge TV draw, as millions of people tuned in for quirky ads and Rihanna's show-stopping halftime performance. —

David K. Li, NBC News, 13 Feb. 2023 Pacifica is one of the Bay Area’s most famous surfing destinations, with the beautiful and beginner-friendly Linda Mar Beach a particular draw for newcomers to the sport. —

Jessica Flores, San Francisco Chronicle, 12 Feb. 2023 Though the active volcano stands as the area’s dominant draw, there’s plenty more to see and do in and around Hilo. —

Alex Pulaski, oregonlive, 11 Feb. 2023 Lottery Director Eric Hagler said Friday that game margins with draw game ticket sales are significantly higher than with scratch-off ticket sales. —

Michael R. Wickline, Arkansas Online, 11 Feb. 2023 But the city’s biggest draw are its three hot springs. —

Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2023 Now the knockout stage draw has been completed, all of the remaining teams involved are expected to follow in the coming days. —

Asif Burhan, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2023 The nightmarish visions of Dante Alighieri, with their many circles of hell, ringed in blood and fire, would seem perhaps a natural draw for politicians who traffic in the rhetoric of us versus them, good versus evil. —

Anna Momigliano, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2023 Recent progress has brought a spark of optimism, but Indiana's road to becoming a truly thriving film production draw is long and bumpy. —

Rory Appleton, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Feb. 2023 See More

Kids Definition

draw

1 of 2 verb

ˈdrȯ

drew ˈdrü

; drawn ˈdrȯn How to pronounce draw (audio)

; drawing

: to cause to move by pulling : cause to follow

: to pull up or to one side

draw the curtains

: to pull up or out

drew water from the well

draw a gun

: to cause to come out of a container or source

draw water for a bath

: to move or go steadily or gradually

day was drawing to a close

: attract, entice

drew a crowd

: provoke sense 2

drew criticism

: to bring on as a response

drew cheers from the crowd

: inhale sense 1

drew a deep breath

: to cause (as the contents or essence) to come forth

brine draws moisture and sugars from the cucumbers

: eviscerate

drawn and plucked chickens

: to need (a specified depth) to float in

the boat draws three feet of water

: accumulate sense 1, gain

drawing interest

: to take money from a place of deposit : withdraw

: to receive regularly from a source

draw a salary

: to take (cards) from a stack or from the dealer

: to receive or take at random

drew a winning number

: to bend (a bow) by pulling back the string

: to cause to shrink or pucker

: to leave (a contest) undecided : tie

: to produce a likeness of by making lines on a surface

draw a picture

the computer can draw a graph on the screen

: to write out in proper form

draw up a will

: to describe in words

a writer who draws characters well

: deduce sense 1a

draw a conclusion

: to stretch or spread by or as if by pulling

some metals can be drawn out to form wire

: to produce a draft of air

the chimney draws well

drawable

-ə-bəl

adjective

draw

2 of 2 noun

: the act or result of drawing

: a tie contest or game

: something that draws attention

: a gully shallower than a ravine

Medical Definition

draw

verb

ˈdrȯ

drew ˈdrü

; drawn ˈdrȯn How to pronounce draw (audio)

; drawing

transitive verb

: to cause to move toward or localize in a surface

using a poultice to draw inflammation to a head

especially : to cause (an unwanted element) to depart (as from the body or a lesion)

this will help draw the poison

: inhale

she drew a deep breath

: to remove the viscera of : eviscerate

intransitive verb

: to cause local congestion : induce blood or other body fluid to localize at a particular point : be effective as a blistering agent or counterirritant

—used of a poultice and comparable means of medication

of a lesion : to become localized

—used in the phrase draw to a head

draw 1 of 2

verb

as in to picture

to make a representation of by producing lines on a surface see if you can draw the bowl of fruit

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

picture
sketch
pencil
outline
cartoon
caricature
ink
crayon
scribble
scrawl
profile

as in to pull

to cause to follow by applying steady force on draw a chair up to the fire and sit with us

Synonyms & Similar Words

pull
haul
drag
tug
tow
attract
carry
hale
lug
move
convey
yank
transport
heave
ferry
jerk

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

push
drive
propel
thrust
shove

as in to describe

to give a representation or account of in words a writer who draws characters with lifelike clarity

Synonyms & Similar Words

describe
portray
depict
paint
sketch
set out
render
picture
illustrate
characterize
delineate
outline
define
represent
summarize
image
recount
display
show
limn
relate
demonstrate
trace
tell
qualify
report
exhibit
recite
suggest
narrate
hint
label
silhouette
touch off
draft
vignette
sum up
rehearse
redescribe
reimage

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

distort
color
twist
falsify
misrepresent
misstate
warp
misdescribe
pervert
garble

as in to win

to receive as return for effort draws a hefty weekly salary

Synonyms & Similar Words

win
earn
gain
garner
make
get
reap
obtain
capture
land
attain
acquire
carry
realize
secure
procure
achieve
pull down
bring in
come by
knock down
bag
accumulate
accomplish
score
net
gross
amass
occupy
clear
catch
regain
recapture
pick up
take over
rack up
notch (up)
remake
reacquire
annex
reattain

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

lose
pay
give
forfeit
grant
yield
give up
surrender
accord
relinquish
hand over
part (with)

as in to remove

to take away from a place or position draw her aside so we can ask a quick question

Synonyms & Similar Words

remove
withdraw
pull
take out
clear
extract
dislodge
move
shift
cut
draw out
abstract
transfer
draw off
transpose
disturb
displace
demount
budge
dislocate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

put
place
position
set
mount
secure
clamp
fix
stick
anchor
embed
hitch
imbed
moor
situate
root
set up
entrench
site
lodge
implant
engrain
ingrain
intrench

as in to clean

to take the internal organs out of hated the thought of having to pluck and draw a goose before cooking it

Synonyms & Similar Words

clean
remove
cut
extract
withdraw
eviscerate
gut
excise
disembowel
bone
yank
dress
transplant

as in to forge

to shape with a hammer drew the metal into a thin sheet by pounding it

Synonyms & Similar Words

forge
carve
hammer
pound
fashion
work
beat
cut
chase
form
stamp
pat
sculpt
mold
model
hew
planish
sculpture
chisel
knead
coin
boast
grave
mint
abate
knap

draw

2 of 2

noun

as in tie

a situation in which neither participant in a contest, competition, or struggle comes out ahead of the other the game ended in a draw

Synonyms & Similar Words

tie
dead heat
stalemate
deadlock
standoff
seesaw
toss-up
photo finish
impasse
horse race

as in attraction

something that attracts interest city leaders hoped that the new waterfront development would be a big draw for tourists

Synonyms & Similar Words

attraction
magnet
incentive
mecca
center
lodestone
loadstone
stimulus
lure
appeal
pole
capital
fascination
enticement
temptation
bait
allure
inducement
spur
call
cynosure
epicenter
polestar
spectacle
allurement
persuasion
turn-on
curiosity
sight(s)

as in pull

the act or an instance of applying force on something so that it moves in the direction of the force took a draw on his cigarette and immediately started coughing

Synonyms & Similar Words

pull
tug
yank
haul
wrench
grab
pluck
jerk
tow
drag
snatch
hitch
twitch

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

push
thrust
shove
heave

单词	draw
释义	draw 1 of 2 verb ˈdrȯ drew ˈdrü ; drawn ˈdrȯn ˈdrän ; drawing transitive verb 1 : to cause to move continuously toward or after a force applied in advance : pull draw your chair up by the fire : such as a : to move (something, such as a covering) over or to one side draw the drapes b : to pull up or out of a receptacle or place where seated or carried draw water from the well drew a gun also : to cause to come out of a container or source draw water for a bath the nurse drew a blood sample the wound drew blood 2 : to cause to go in a certain direction (as by leading) drew him aside 3 a : to bring by inducement or allure : attract honey draws flies b : to bring in or gather from a specified group or area a college that draws its students from many states c : bring on, provoke drew enemy fire d : to bring out by way of response : elicit drew cheers from the audience e sports : to receive in the course of play The batter drew a walk. draw a foul 4 : inhale drew a deep breath 5 a : to extract the essence from draw tea b : eviscerate plucking and drawing a goose before cooking c : to derive to one's benefit drew inspiration from the old masters 6 nautical : to require (a specified depth) to float in a ship that draws 12 feet of water 7 a : accumulate, gain drawing interest b : to take (money) from a place of deposit drew $100 from the bank c : to use in making a cash demand drawing a check against his account d : to receive regularly or in due course draw a salary 8 a card games : to take (cards) from a stack or from the dealer draw four cards b : to receive or take at random drew a winning number 9 archery : to bend (a bow) by pulling back the string drew the bow and aimed at the target 10 : to cause to shrink, contract, or tighten draw your knees into your chest Her face was drawn with pain. 11 sports a : to strike (a ball) so as to impart a backward spin b golf : to strike (a ball) so that a slight to moderate hook (see hook entry 1 sense 3) results 12 : to leave (a contest) undecided : tie drew the game 3–3 13 a(1) : to produce a likeness or representation of by making lines on a surface draw a picture draw a bowl of fruit draw a graph with chalk (2) : to give a portrayal of : delineate a writer who draws characters well b : to write out in due form draw a will c : to design or describe in detail : formulate draw comparisons 14 : to infer from evidence or premises draw a conclusion 15 : to spread or elongate (metal) by hammering or by pulling through dies also : to shape (a material, such as plastic) by stretching or by pulling through dies intransitive verb 1 : to come or go steadily or gradually night draws near 2 a : to move something by pulling drawing at the well b : to exert an attractive force the play is drawing well 3 a archery : to pull back a bowstring b : to bring out a weapon drew, aimed, and fired 4 a : to produce a draft the chimney draws well draw on a cigar b nautical : to swell out in a wind all sails drawing 5 a : to wrinkle or tighten up : shrink b : to change shape by pulling or stretching 6 medical : to cause blood or pus to localize at one point 7 : to create a likeness or a picture in outlines : sketch loves to paint and draw not good at drawing 8 : to come out even in a contest they drew 3–3 9 a : to make a written demand for payment of money on deposit b : to obtain resources (as of information) drawing from a common fund of knowledge drawable ˈdrȯ-ə-bəl adjective draw 2 of 2 noun 1 : the act or process of drawing (see draw entry 1) : such as a : a sucking pull on something held with the lips took a long draw on her cigarette b : a removal of a handgun from its holster quick on the draw c : backward spin given to a ball by striking it below center compare follow 2 : something that is drawn: such as a : a lot or chance drawn at random the only grand prize winner of the lottery draw b : the selection of competitors in a sports event also : the arrangement of competitors in a sporting event by order drawn the draw for a tennis tournament c : a card drawn to replace a discard in poker d : the movable part of a drawbridge 3 : a contest left undecided or deadlocked : tie 4 : one that draws attention or patronage (see patronage sense 4) : attraction Their band is the main draw at the festival. 5 archery a : the distance from the string to the back of a drawn bow (see bow entry 3 sense 2) b : the force required to draw a bow fully 6 geology : a gully shallower than a ravine 7 : the deal in draw poker to improve the players' hands after discarding 8 football : a play that simulates a pass play so a runner can go straight up the middle past the pass rushers 9 golf : a slight to moderate and usually intentional hook (see hook entry 1 sense 3) 10 : a face-off in ice hockey won the draw and knocked the puck backward Phrases draw a bead on : to take aim at draw a blank : to fail to gain a desired object (such as information sought) also : to be unable to think of something draw on or draw upon : to use as a source of supply drawing on the whole community for support draw straws : to decide or assign something by lottery in which straws of unequal length are used draw the line or draw a line 1 : to fix an arbitrary (see arbitrary sense 1b) boundary between things that tend to intermingle drawing a line between good and bad art 2 : to fix a boundary excluding what one will not tolerate or engage in helps clean the house but draws the line at washing windows Synonyms Verb picture Noun dead heat stalemate standoff tie See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb The computer can draw the graph for you. Students drew maps of the states and labeled them. She sat down and began to draw. The case has drawn attention to the fact that many athletes never graduate. I would like to draw your attention to the third line. The band always draws a large crowd. The college draws students from around the world. The animals were drawn to the campsite by the smell of food. We hope the display in the window will draw customers in from the street. The lure of city life has drawn away many of the town's young people. Noun Their band is the main draw at the festival. The festival is always a big draw. See More Recent Examples on the Web Verb This means using loyalty programs in creative ways that will draw users in and offer them a unique experience that stands out from other products on the market. —Serge Vasin, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2023 Rishe says the game’s historical firsts give layers to the event that will draw additional interest. —Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2023 It’s all pretty traditional, to match her fashion aesthetic and comedy style that draw inspiration from the 1920s, '30s, '40s, and '50s. —Nicola Dall'asen, Allure, 10 Feb. 2023 The Geysers, located in the Mayacamas Mountains 72 miles north of the city, contain 18 geothermal power plants that draw steam from more than 350 wells. —Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 8 Feb. 2023 Besides perennials and annuals, many vines, shrubs, and trees produce flowers that draw pollinators. —Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2023 Powerball’s abysmal odds of 1 in 292.2 million are designed to build big prizes that draw more players. —Staff And Wire Reports, oregonlive, 6 Feb. 2023 Snell, 31, is the type of swingman that could draw the Celtics’ interest, but there are likely to be more productive players on the trade and buyout market . . . —Gary Washburn, BostonGlobe.com, 4 Feb. 2023 Dog sled rides are an attraction that will always draw a crowd. —John Schandelmeier, Anchorage Daily News, 28 Jan. 2023 Noun Sunday's game was a huge TV draw, as millions of people tuned in for quirky ads and Rihanna's show-stopping halftime performance. —David K. Li, NBC News, 13 Feb. 2023 Pacifica is one of the Bay Area’s most famous surfing destinations, with the beautiful and beginner-friendly Linda Mar Beach a particular draw for newcomers to the sport. —Jessica Flores, San Francisco Chronicle, 12 Feb. 2023 Though the active volcano stands as the area’s dominant draw, there’s plenty more to see and do in and around Hilo. —Alex Pulaski, oregonlive, 11 Feb. 2023 Lottery Director Eric Hagler said Friday that game margins with draw game ticket sales are significantly higher than with scratch-off ticket sales. —Michael R. Wickline, Arkansas Online, 11 Feb. 2023 But the city’s biggest draw are its three hot springs. —Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2023 Now the knockout stage draw has been completed, all of the remaining teams involved are expected to follow in the coming days. —Asif Burhan, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2023 The nightmarish visions of Dante Alighieri, with their many circles of hell, ringed in blood and fire, would seem perhaps a natural draw for politicians who traffic in the rhetoric of us versus them, good versus evil. —Anna Momigliano, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2023 Recent progress has brought a spark of optimism, but Indiana's road to becoming a truly thriving film production draw is long and bumpy. —Rory Appleton, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Feb. 2023 See More Word History Etymology Verb and Noun Middle English drawen, dragen, from Old English dragan; akin to Old Norse draga to draw, drag First Known Use Verb before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Noun 1655, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing draw be quick on the draw draw/run a bath draw/make an analogy between draw blood draw away draw a conclusion draw against draw a line draw a comparison draw a big/large crowd draw fire draw down draw in one's horns draw in draw near draw off draw near/nigh draw parallels between draw out draw on draw poker draw shot draw the blinds/curtain/shades on draw to a close draw up draw the line draw to a halt/stop the luck of the draw paint/draw a picture of draw up one's knees/legs draw play draw back draw lessons from draw breath draw comparisons draw conclusions draw upon draw a bead on draw straws draw a blank See More be quick on the draw draw/run a bath draw/make an analogy between draw blood draw away draw a conclusion draw against draw a line draw a comparison draw a big/large crowd draw fire draw down draw in one's horns draw in draw near draw off draw near/nigh draw parallels between draw out draw on draw poker draw shot draw the blinds/curtain/shades on draw to a close draw up draw the line draw to a halt/stop the luck of the draw paint/draw a picture of draw up one's knees/legs draw play draw back draw lessons from draw breath draw comparisons draw conclusions draw upon draw a bead on draw straws draw a blank See More Kids Definition draw 1 of 2 verb ˈdrȯ drew ˈdrü ; drawn ˈdrȯn ; drawing 1 a : to cause to move by pulling : cause to follow b : to pull up or to one side draw the curtains c : to pull up or out drew water from the well draw a gun d : to cause to come out of a container or source draw water for a bath 2 : to move or go steadily or gradually day was drawing to a close 3 a : attract, entice drew a crowd b : provoke sense 2 drew criticism c : to bring on as a response drew cheers from the crowd 4 : inhale sense 1 drew a deep breath 5 a : to cause (as the contents or essence) to come forth brine draws moisture and sugars from the cucumbers b : eviscerate drawn and plucked chickens 6 : to need (a specified depth) to float in the boat draws three feet of water 7 a : accumulate sense 1, gain drawing interest b : to take money from a place of deposit : withdraw c : to receive regularly from a source draw a salary 8 a : to take (cards) from a stack or from the dealer b : to receive or take at random drew a winning number 9 : to bend (a bow) by pulling back the string 10 : to cause to shrink or pucker 11 : to leave (a contest) undecided : tie 12 a : to produce a likeness of by making lines on a surface draw a picture the computer can draw a graph on the screen b : to write out in proper form draw up a will c : to describe in words a writer who draws characters well 13 : deduce sense 1a draw a conclusion 14 : to stretch or spread by or as if by pulling some metals can be drawn out to form wire 15 : to produce a draft of air the chimney draws well drawable -ə-bəl adjective draw 2 of 2 noun 1 : the act or result of drawing 2 : a tie contest or game 3 : something that draws attention 4 : a gully shallower than a ravine Medical Definition draw verb ˈdrȯ drew ˈdrü ; drawn ˈdrȯn ; drawing transitive verb 1 : to cause to move toward or localize in a surface using a poultice to draw inflammation to a head especially : to cause (an unwanted element) to depart (as from the body or a lesion) this will help draw the poison 2 : inhale she drew a deep breath 3 : to remove the viscera of : eviscerate intransitive verb 1 : to cause local congestion : induce blood or other body fluid to localize at a particular point : be effective as a blistering agent or counterirritant —used of a poultice and comparable means of medication 2 of a lesion : to become localized —used in the phrase draw to a head Legal Definition draw verb drew; drawn; drawing transitive verb 1 : to compose by random selection draw a jury 2 : to take (money) from a place of deposit 3 : to write and sign (a draft) in due form for use in making a demand draw a check 4 : to write out in due form hired an attorney to draw our wills intransitive verb : to make a written demand for payment of money on deposit draw 1 of 2 verb 1 as in to picture to make a representation of by producing lines on a surface see if you can draw the bowl of fruit Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance picture sketch pencil outline cartoon caricature ink crayon scribble scrawl profile 2 as in to pull to cause to follow by applying steady force on draw a chair up to the fire and sit with us Synonyms & Similar Words pull haul drag tug tow attract carry hale lug move convey yank transport heave ferry jerk Antonyms & Near Antonyms push drive propel thrust shove 3 as in to describe to give a representation or account of in words a writer who draws characters with lifelike clarity Synonyms & Similar Words describe portray depict paint sketch set out render picture illustrate characterize delineate outline define represent summarize image recount display show limn relate demonstrate trace tell qualify report exhibit recite suggest narrate hint label silhouette touch off draft vignette sum up rehearse redescribe reimage Antonyms & Near Antonyms distort color twist falsify misrepresent misstate warp misdescribe pervert garble See More 4 as in to win to receive as return for effort draws a hefty weekly salary Synonyms & Similar Words win earn gain garner make get reap obtain capture land attain acquire carry realize secure procure achieve pull down bring in come by knock down bag accumulate accomplish score net gross amass occupy clear catch regain recapture pick up take over rack up notch (up) remake reacquire annex reattain Antonyms & Near Antonyms lose pay give forfeit grant yield give up surrender accord relinquish hand over part (with) See More 5 as in to remove to take away from a place or position draw her aside so we can ask a quick question Synonyms & Similar Words remove withdraw pull take out clear extract dislodge move shift cut draw out abstract transfer draw off transpose disturb displace demount budge dislocate Antonyms & Near Antonyms put place position set mount secure clamp fix stick anchor embed hitch imbed moor situate root set up entrench site lodge implant engrain ingrain intrench See More 6 as in to clean to take the internal organs out of hated the thought of having to pluck and draw a goose before cooking it Synonyms & Similar Words clean remove cut extract withdraw eviscerate gut excise disembowel bone yank dress transplant 7 as in to forge to shape with a hammer drew the metal into a thin sheet by pounding it Synonyms & Similar Words forge carve hammer pound fashion work beat cut chase form stamp pat sculpt mold model hew planish sculpture chisel knead coin boast grave mint abate knap draw 2 of 2 noun 1 as in tie a situation in which neither participant in a contest, competition, or struggle comes out ahead of the other the game ended in a draw Synonyms & Similar Words tie dead heat stalemate deadlock standoff seesaw toss-up photo finish impasse horse race 2 as in attraction something that attracts interest city leaders hoped that the new waterfront development would be a big draw for tourists Synonyms & Similar Words attraction magnet incentive mecca center lodestone loadstone stimulus lure appeal pole capital fascination enticement temptation bait allure inducement spur call cynosure epicenter polestar spectacle allurement persuasion turn-on curiosity sight(s) 3 as in pull the act or an instance of applying force on something so that it moves in the direction of the force took a draw on his cigarette and immediately started coughing Synonyms & Similar Words pull tug yank haul wrench grab pluck jerk tow drag snatch hitch twitch Antonyms & Near Antonyms push thrust shove heave Phrases Containing draw draw a conclusion draw down draw up draw out draw on draw (off) draw a conclusion draw down draw up draw out draw on draw (off)
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