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draw
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- pronunciation:
- draw
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- phrases:
- draw out, draw the line, draw up
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
| phrase: |
draw the line |
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
draws, drawing, drew, drawn |
| definition 1: |
to make a picture of with a pen, pencil, or other writing tool.
She drew her house on the chalkboard.
- synonyms:
- picture
- similar words:
- depict, portray, sketch
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| definition 2: |
to move by pulling or dragging.
We drew the sleeping dog across the floor on a blanket.- synonyms:
- pull
- similar words:
- drag, haul, lug, tow, tug
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| definition 3: |
to take out or remove.
Who will draw the winning ticket from the bowl?She drew water from the well.- synonyms:
- remove
- similar words:
- extract, pick, pull, take, tap, withdraw
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| definition 4: |
to cause to come near; attract.
The rock star always draws a large crowd.- synonyms:
- attract
- similar words:
- appeal, catch, engage, incite, invite, provoke
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| definition 5: |
to breathe in; inhale.
She drew a deep breath before diving into the pool.- synonyms:
- inhale
- similar words:
- breathe
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| definition 6: |
to pick or be dealt.
I drew three cards.- similar words:
- pick, select, take
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| definition 7: |
to move in a certain direction, especially away from or near to something.
We waved goodbye as the train drew away.- synonyms:
- head, move
- similar words:
- advance, come, edge, near, proceed, pull
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| related words: |
diagram, drain, illustrate, line, outline, picture, pluck, represent, strain, tempt, trace |
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| phrase: |
draw out, draw up |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a game or contest that ends with both sides having the same score; tie.
The chess match was a draw.- synonyms:
- tie
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| related words: |
bait, tie, tug |
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| derivation: |
drawable (adj.) |
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