draw
🇺🇸
/drɔː/
🇬🇧
/drɔː/
verb
A1
to make a picture with a pencil or pen
She likes to draw animals in her notebook.
B1
to describe something so people can picture it
The author can draw vivid scenes with words.
B2
to form an idea after thinking
We can draw conclusions from the data.
B2
to show differences or limits
He tried to draw a line between work and home.
B2
to cause a reaction
His speech drew cheers from the crowd.
B2
to make people notice something
The sign helps draw attention to the exit.
R
to attract people
The concert will draw many fans.
R
to move closer
The boat began to draw near the shore.
R
to pull gently
She had to draw the child away from the street.
R
to pull a vehicle
The cart was drawn by two oxen.
R
to open or close curtains
Please draw the curtains at night.
R
to take out a weapon
The guard may draw his sword if needed.
R
to make someone say more
Reporters tried to draw details from the witness.
R
to choose by chance
They will draw names from a hat.
R
to tie in a game
The teams draw if no one scores.
R
to take money from a bank
You can draw cash from the ATM.
R
to take liquid or gas
The pump can draw water from the well.
R
to breathe in air or smoke
He took a moment to draw a deep breath.
noun
R
the act of choosing by chance
The draw for the tournament is tomorrow.
R
a competition where winners are chosen by chance
Enter our free prize draw to win a gift.
R
a tied game
The match ended in a draw.
R
a sports match chosen by chance
Our team has a tough draw in the first round.
R
a set of matches chosen by chance
The draw for the tournament is posted online.
R
something that attracts many people
The new exhibit is a big draw for visitors.
R
an act of breathing in smoke
He took a long draw from his cigarette.
translation
to make a picture with a pencil or pen; to describe something so people can picture it; to form an idea after thinking; to show differences or limits; to cause a reaction; to make people notice something; to attract people; to move closer; to pull gently; to pull a vehicle; to open or close curtains; to take out a weapon; to make someone say more; to choose by chance; to tie in a game; to take money from a bank; to take liquid or gas; to breathe in air or smoke
the act of choosing by chance; a competition where winners are chosen by chance; a tied game; a sports match chosen by chance; a set of matches chosen by chance; something that attracts many people; an act of breathing in smoke
Word Forms
Past
drew
Perfect
drawn
3rd Present
draws
Progressive
drawing
Plural
draws