draw
gb/dɹˈɔ/ us/dɹˈɔ/
A1
ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
~ 500
ਅਰਥ
0 ਅਰਥ
ਕਿਰਿਆ
A1
action
1
Make a picture with pen or pencil
To make a picture by using a pen or pencil on paper.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
to draw [something]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes confuse 'draw' with 'paint', but 'paint' uses colors and brushes while 'draw' uses lines from pens or pencils.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
sketch (Often suggests a quick or rough drawing rather than a finished work.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
erase (To remove or delete marks rather than create them.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
draw a picture
|draw a line
|draw a map
|draw a sketch
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
art
|daily life
|arts_entertainment
|education
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- I can draw a cat.
- She draws pictures every day.
- He draws a tree on the paper.
ਕਿਰਿਆ
A2
action
2
Pull something toward you or in a direction
To pull something closer to you or to another place.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
to draw [something] [towards/closer/out]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners may overuse 'pull' instead of 'draw' in set expressions like 'draw the curtains'.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
pull (General term for moving something toward oneself; 'draw' can sound slightly more formal or deliberate.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
push (To move something away from oneself instead of toward.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
draw the curtains
|draw a bow
|draw someone closer
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- She drew the curtains to block the sunlight.
- He drew his chair closer to the table.
- The knight drew his sword from its sheath.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- I draw the chair to the desk.
- She draws the door closed.
- He draws the box near.
ਕਿਰਿਆ
B1
action
3
Attract attention or interest
To make people look at or think about something.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
to draw [attention/interest] [to/towards] [something]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners might confuse 'draw attention' with 'pay attention', which means to focus on something yourself.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
attract (A general term for gaining attention; 'draw' is often used in fixed expressions like 'draw attention'.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
distract (To take attention away from something rather than bring it toward it.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
draw attention
|draw interest
|draw criticism
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
communication
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The speaker's joke drew laughter from the audience.
- The bright colors drew my attention immediately.
- The report drew criticism from experts.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The music draws many people.
- Her dress draws my eyes.
- The news draws attention from the public.
ਕਿਰਿਆ
B1
action
4
Take liquid, gas, or energy from source
To take liquid, gas, energy, or other material from where it is kept.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
to draw [liquid/gas/energy] [from something]
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
extract (More formal; often used in scientific contexts for taking something out of another material.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
supply (To give or provide something rather than take it.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
draw water from a well
|draw blood
|draw power
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
science
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- They drew water from the well every morning.
- The nurse drew blood for testing.
- The machine draws power from the main generator.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- He draws water from the river.
- The doctor draws blood from my arm.
- The car draws power from the battery.
ਨਾਂਵ
A2
event
5
Game ending in no winner
When two players or teams have the same score, so there is no winner.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
tie ('Tie' is more common in American English; 'draw' is more common in British English.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
victory (A result where one side wins instead of neither side winning.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
end in a draw
|play to a draw
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
sports
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The game is a draw.
- We end with a draw.
- It was a 2–2 draw.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
draw
IPA
GB/dɹˈɔ/
US/dɹˈɔ/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
draw (1 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 1st syllable (draw)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Noun
- Base: draw
- Plural: draws
Verb
- Base: draw
- 3rd Person Singular: draws
- Present Participle: drawing
- Past: drew
- Past Participle: drawn
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
Forms
draws
noun
drawing
verb
drew
verb
drawn
verb
Related words
drawer
noun A2
redraw
verb
Advanced or less common
withdraw
verb A2
withdrawal
noun B1
ਮੁੱਖ ਗੱਲਾਂ
- Irregular past: drew Verb
- Irregular past participle: drawn Verb
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ
draw out
1/dɹˈɔ ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
Make something last longer than usual
To make something continue longer than needed.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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)
1/dɹˈɔ ðə lˈaɪn ˈæt/
idiom
Set a limit you will not cross
To say you will not allow something to happen beyond a certain point.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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
1/dɹˈɔ ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
Prepare document or plan in writing
To write an official paper or plan.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- They drew up a contract before starting work.
- The lawyer will draw up your will.
short straw (draw the)
1/ʃˈɔɹt stɹˈɔ dɹˈɔ ðə/
idiom
informal
Be chosen for an unwanted task by chance
To be picked by chance to do something unpleasant.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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
1/dɹˈɔ ətˈɛnʃən tə/
phrasal verb
make others notice something
To make people see or know about something.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- She wore a bright dress to draw attention to herself.
- The report draws attention to the need for better safety measures.
draw attention to
2/dɹˈɔ ətˈɛnʃən tə/
phrasal verb
Cause people to notice something specific
To make people see or think about something.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The teacher drew attention to the mistake on the board.
- The article draws attention to climate change issues.