(of a position, state, or form) To have acquired or assumed
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To have mustered
To have received a particular treatment
To have come up with
To have removed from a particular place
“I will need to draw some money from the ATM to pay for these additional bills.”
(of a position, state, or form) To have acquired or assumed
To have instigated the curiosity or attention of someone
“We create attractive websites that will draw visitors to your web pages.”
To have set as a price
To have been persuaded based on available information
To have gained or profited from financially
“He would eventually begin to draw a generous income from his business endeavors.”
Past tense for to produce an image of (someone or something) by making lines and marks on paper
“Thus, it is impossible to draw the above picture in one pencil stroke without retracing.”
Past tense for to pull or drag along through the application of steady force
“Squat, bend at the knee, and draw the object close to you.”
Past tense for to reach (a conclusion) by deduction or inference from a set of circumstances
“So Rushton's use of this data to draw the conclusions he reaches about hereditability is sound, in my opinion.”
Past tense for to take or obtain (liquid or gas) from a source
“The top of the well was covered with a wooden slab, which left a hole to draw water from.”
Past tense for to move somewhere in a slow and steady way
“My excitement grew as the train continued to draw closer to our destination.”
Past tense for to remove the innards of
“If he replies to any effect, I will gibbet him in a pamphlet, and draw and quarter him.”
Past tense for to pull (curtains) shut or open
“When it came to the end of the day, though, I was more than happy to draw the curtains and shut the day out.”
Past tense for to take in (a breath)
“I veer into the middle lane again, car swerving wildly, and draw a second deep breath.”
Past tense for to finish a game or contest on level terms
“The team would draw with their opponents at the siren.”
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