draw
Make a picture with pen or pencil
To make a picture by using a pen or pencil on paper.
to draw [something]
- She likes to draw portraits of her friends.
- The architect drew a plan for the new building.
- He drew a map to help us find the park.
- I can draw a cat.
- She draws pictures every day.
- He draws a tree on the paper.
Pull something toward you or in a direction
To pull something closer to you or to another place.
to draw [something] [towards/closer/out]
- She drew the curtains to block the sunlight.
- He drew his chair closer to the table.
- The knight drew his sword from its sheath.
- I draw the chair to the desk.
- She draws the door closed.
- He draws the box near.
Attract attention or interest
To make people look at or think about something.
to draw [attention/interest] [to/towards] [something]
- The speaker's joke drew laughter from the audience.
- The bright colors drew my attention immediately.
- The report drew criticism from experts.
- The music draws many people.
- Her dress draws my eyes.
- The news draws attention from the public.
Take liquid, gas, or energy from source
To take liquid, gas, energy, or other material from where it is kept.
to draw [liquid/gas/energy] [from something]
- They drew water from the well every morning.
- The nurse drew blood for testing.
- The machine draws power from the main generator.
- He draws water from the river.
- The doctor draws blood from my arm.
- The car draws power from the battery.
Game ending in no winner
When two players or teams have the same score, so there is no winner.
- The match ended in a draw after extra time.
- They played to a 1–1 draw.
- It was the team's third draw of the season.
- The game is a draw.
- We end with a draw.
- It was a 2–2 draw.
- Base: draw
- Plural: draws
- Base: draw
- 3rd Person Singular: draws
- Present Participle: drawing
- Past: drew
- Past Participle: drawn
- Irregular past: drew Verb
- Irregular past participle: drawn Verb
draw out
1Make something last longer than usual
To make something continue longer than needed.
- He tried to draw out the conversation to avoid going back to work.
- The teacher drew out the lesson with extra examples.
draw the line (at)
1Set a limit you will not cross
To say you will not allow something to happen beyond a certain point.
- I don’t mind helping, but I draw the line at doing your homework for you.
- We have to draw the line somewhere when it comes to spending.
draw up
1Prepare document or plan in writing
To write an official paper or plan.
- They drew up a contract before starting work.
- The lawyer will draw up your will.
short straw (draw the)
1Be chosen for an unwanted task by chance
To be picked by chance to do something unpleasant.
- I drew the short straw and had to clean up after the party.
- Whoever draws the short straw has to do the dishes.
draw attention to
1make others notice something
To make people see or know about something.
- She wore a bright dress to draw attention to herself.
- The report draws attention to the need for better safety measures.
draw attention to
2Cause people to notice something specific
To make people see or think about something.
- The teacher drew attention to the mistake on the board.
- The article draws attention to climate change issues.