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draw

1 of 2

verb

ˈdrȯ How to pronounce draw (audio)
drew ˈdrü How to pronounce draw (audio) ; drawn ˈdrȯn How to pronounce draw (audio)
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 How to pronounce draw (audio)
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

Noun

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
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Verb
The period of national mourning is moving toward its final denouement Monday, when the late monarch's state funeral is expected to draw a million people and heads of state from around the world. WSJ, 15 Sep. 2022 Over the past decade, the convention center has lost notable events, such as Otakon, a celebration of Asian pop culture that used to draw about 30,000 people to Baltimore, Sanders pointed out. Giacomo Bologna, Baltimore Sun, 13 Sep. 2022 Many states have loosened job criteria over the years to draw more people into the teaching profession. Moriah Balingit, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Sep. 2022 There are entertainment, sports, faith issues that draw people in a different way. Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 11 Sep. 2022 This is the second year for the Fling, and the village is hoping to draw about 2,000 people to the daylong event, Wascher said. Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2022 The annual event, which was on hiatus in 2020 and 2021, was expected to draw more than 320,000 people. Amanda Taylor, Peoplemag, 14 Aug. 2022 Experts, however, are skeptical that Samuels can draw enough people to the polls in a primary election, which tends to see lower turnout, to counter Omar's advantages. Will Mcduffie, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2022 Also, reporter Julie Jag discusses how Powder Mountain, famous for its northern Utah ski lodge, is trying to draw people to its slopes during the summer months. Daedan Olander, The Salt Lake Tribune, 28 July 2022
Noun
The odds of a draw as the result in this fight are considered highly improbable at (+1800). Tim Brown | The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 17 Sep. 2022 Eric Ravenscraft writes, which is part of the draw of owning one—the value derives from its exclusivity. Nina Raemont, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Sep. 2022 But now, with both Nadal and defending champion Daniil Medvedev out of the draw, this is anybody’s tournament. Dan Wolken, USA TODAY, 6 Sep. 2022 But apparently, the opportunity to witness him getting canceled for the umpteenth time just wasn't enough of a draw. Brendan Morrow, The Week, 31 Aug. 2022 Thanks to this quirk of the draw at Cincinnati, the unseeded Williams and 10th seed Raducanu will go toe-to-toe for the first—and likely the last—time. Liam Hess, Vogue, 15 Aug. 2022 With so many mods to go through, the luck of draw means that certain valuable Destiny 2 mods may not appear in the game for literally months until Ada decides it’s time to sell. Paul Tassi, Forbes, 13 Aug. 2022 Take careful measurements of the dimensions of the inside of the draw and keep them handy when shopping. Abigail Bailey, Good Housekeeping, 12 Aug. 2022 For many, especially outdoor enthusiasts and gearheads, that’s part of the draw. Ariella Gintzler, Outside Online, 27 July 2022 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

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The first known use of draw was before the 12th century

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