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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 muster
To receive a particular treatment
To come up with
Use flattery or coaxing in order to persuade someone to do something or give one something
To come or go near, or nearer to, in place or time
Draw into the mouth by contracting the muscles of the lips and mouth to make a partial vacuum
To take away from
To prolong or lengthen
Strike or knock at or on something violently with one's hand or with a hammer or other object
Depart to another place in search of quiet or privacy
To use, empty or drain completely
Take for temporary use
To reach level terms with someone or something that was once ahead
To cost a given amount of money
Form an opinion or conclusion about
Breathe in repeated short gasps
To focus on, usually of one's vision or thoughts
To lift out (liquid) with a utensil
To make someone tired
To divert one's mind or attention (to something else)
To draw or scribble (something), especially aimlessly
To use force in order to move, move apart, or open (something)
To cheat, deceive or defraud someone for personal gain
To gather into wrinkles
Catch hold of and pull quickly
To offer as a prize in a raffle
To obtain (coal or other minerals) from a mine
To pull (someone) into one's arms
(of an event or fact) To cause or bring about (an action or feeling)
To use small dots to give the appearance of shading to
To be purchasable for a specified price
Exchange for real money
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 highlight or special attraction of a particular place, thing or event
A drug smoked or ingested for euphoric effect, Cannabis (drug)
An act of pulling something
A thing that persuades or leads someone to do something
The state or condition of being equal
Hit from a joint
The advantage or benefit of something
A famous person, typically successful or much-publicized
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
The balance of advantage; superiority in strength, power, or resources
Pressure or tension exerted on a material object
Suck or drink
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