Draw: meaning, definitions and examples

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draw

 

[ drɔː ]

Context #1 | Verb

artistic expression

Produce (a picture or diagram) by making lines and marks, especially with a pen or pencil on paper.

Synonyms

depict, doodle, illustrate, sketch

Examples of usage

  • He drew a beautiful landscape during his trip to the mountains.
  • She drew a detailed map of the city for the treasure hunt.
  • The artist drew a portrait of the model using charcoal.
  • The children love to draw pictures of their favorite animals.
  • I always feel relaxed when I draw in my sketchbook.
Context #2 | Verb

attract

Cause to move in a particular direction by or as if by a pulling force; pull (something) along.

Synonyms

attract, entice, lure, pull

Examples of usage

  • The magnetic field can draw metal objects towards it.
  • The smell of fresh baked cookies drew people into the kitchen.
  • The music from the concert drew a large crowd to the park.
  • The bright colors of the painting drew everyone's attention.
  • The promise of adventure drew her to explore the unknown.

Translations

Translations of the word "draw" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desenhar

🇮🇳 खींचना

🇩🇪 zeichnen

🇮🇩 menggambar

🇺🇦 малювати

🇵🇱 rysować

🇯🇵 描く (かく)

🇫🇷 dessiner

🇪🇸 dibujar

🇹🇷 çizmek

🇰🇷 그리다

🇸🇦 يرسم

🇨🇿 kreslit

🇸🇰 kresliť

🇨🇳 画 (huà)

🇸🇮 risati

🇮🇸 teikna

🇰🇿 сурет салу

🇬🇪 ხატვა

🇦🇿 çəkmək

🇲🇽 dibujar

Word origin

The word 'draw' originated from the Middle English word 'drawen' which meant 'to drag, pull'. It has roots in Old English and Proto-Germanic languages. Over time, the word evolved to encompass various meanings related to creating, attracting, or pulling. 'Draw' has been used in art, games, and various contexts to convey the action of producing something or causing attraction. The versatility of 'draw' has made it a commonly used word in the English language.

See also: drawable, drawback, drawer, drawing, drawings, drawn, withdraw.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,791, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.