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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.”
To pull or drag along through the application of steady force
“Squat, bend at the knee, and draw the object close to you.”
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.”
To attract (someone) to come to a place or an event
“We create attractive websites that will draw visitors to your web pages.”
To remove from a particular place or position
“I will need to draw some money from the ATM to pay for these additional bills.”
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.”
To move somewhere in a slow and steady way
“My excitement grew as the train continued to draw closer to our destination.”
To receive in return for effort
“He would eventually begin to draw a generous income from his business endeavors.”
To remove the innards of
“If he replies to any effect, I will gibbet him in a pamphlet, and draw and quarter him.”
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.”
To take in (a breath)
“I veer into the middle lane again, car swerving wildly, and draw a second deep breath.”
To finish a game or contest on level terms
“The team would draw with their opponents at the siren.”
To use coaxing or flattery in order to persuade someone to do something
To muster or summon up an emotion or quality
To evoke or draw out (a reaction, answer, or fact) from someone
To use up the supply or resources of
To come up with
To come or go near, or nearer to, in place or time
To draw into the mouth by contracting the muscles of the lips and mouth to make a partial vacuum
To implicate someone in a situation
To write or draw (something), especially aimlessly or hastily
To take for temporary use
To reach level terms with someone or something that was once ahead
To pull or elongate a stretchable object
To cost a given amount of money
To gather into wrinkles
To provide or make accommodations for
To strike or hit heavily, and sometimes repeatedly
To obtain coal, minerals, or other valuable materials through excavation
To blow or breathe in repeated short bursts or gasps of air
To focus on, usually of one's vision or thoughts
To lift out (liquid) with a utensil
To make someone tired
To move or depart to another place
To exchange for real money or cash
To pull (someone) into one's arms
To randomly draw a selected person, typically a winner for a gift, prize or award
To use small dots to give the appearance of shading to
To cover or seal an opening
To remove unwanted items from
A game or contest that ends with the score even
“The team ended their campaign with five wins and a draw from their six matches.”
A person or thing that is very attractive or interesting
“All of these hallmarks of the American dream are a powerful draw.”
A game or contest where the winners are selected randomly
“The winner will be the first entry selected after the draw closes at midnight.”
A thing that attracts or tempts someone
A drug smoked or ingested for euphoric effect
A sudden violent twist or pull
A highlight or special attraction of a particular place, thing or event
That which achieves wealth, respect, or fame
A place or thing which draws visitors by providing something of interest or pleasure
The state or condition of being equal
The number of people present at a particular place or event
The advantage or benefit of something
A famous person, typically successful or much-publicized
A single act of inhaling or taking a breath
The act of removing through suction, typically of a liquid
The assembled spectators or listeners at a public event such as a play, film, concert, or meeting
A short, explosive burst of breath or wind
Pressure or tension exerted on a material object
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