Draw
/drɔː/
Definitions
5 meaningsTo make a picture or image using lines, usually with a pencil or pen.
/drɔː/
To create a picture using a pencil, pen, or other implement.
He enjoys drawing landscapes in his free time.
💡 Simply: It's like using a crayon or pencil to make a picture on paper. Think of when you sketch your favorite cartoon character!
👶 For kids: To make a picture with a pencil or crayon.
More Examples
Can you draw a simple house for me?
The artist drew a detailed sketch of the city skyline.
How It's Used
"She likes to draw portraits of her family."
"The art class learned how to draw still life objects."
To pull or drag something towards yourself or in a certain direction.
/drɔː/
To pull or move something.
He drew water from the well.
💡 Simply: Like when you pull something closer to you, like a book from a shelf or the curtains in your room.
👶 For kids: To pull something towards you.
More Examples
She drew the blinds to darken the room.
The knight drew his sword.
How It's Used
"She drew the curtains to block out the sunlight."
"He drew back his arm to throw the baseball."
To attract or entice someone to do something or to a place.
/drɔː/
To attract someone's attention or interest.
The new exhibit drew crowds of visitors.
💡 Simply: When something grabs your attention and makes you want to be part of it. Think about the delicious smell of cookies that *draws* you to the kitchen.
👶 For kids: To make someone want to come closer or be interested.
More Examples
His charisma drew people to him.
The promise of a prize drew many entries in the contest.
How It's Used
"The film drew a large audience."
"The promotion was designed to draw customers to the store."
To take out or receive money from a bank account, or other financial source.
/drɔː/
To take out or receive (money).
He drew his salary at the end of the month.
💡 Simply: When you take money out of your bank account. Imagine taking money to buy your favorite toy!
👶 For kids: To take money out from a bank.
More Examples
She had to draw on her savings to pay her bills.
They drew a large sum of money to start their new business.
How It's Used
"She drew a large sum of money from her savings account."
"The company drew a loan from the bank."
A situation where the score is the same at the end of a game or competition; a tie.
/drɔː/
A tie or the act of drawing in a game.
The soccer game ended in a draw.
💡 Simply: When a game ends and both teams get the same score. It's like a tie!
👶 For kids: When a game ends and nobody wins.
More Examples
Their first game resulted in a draw.
The match was a draw after extra time.
How It's Used
"The match ended in a draw."
"The final round resulted in a draw."
Idioms & expressions
draw a blank
To be unable to remember something.
"I drew a blank when asked about his name."
draw the line
To set a limit; to refuse to go beyond a certain point.
"I'm willing to help, but I have to draw the line at doing your homework for you."
draw a conclusion
To make a judgment or form an opinion after thinking about the facts.
"After examining the evidence, the jury drew a conclusion."
draw inspiration
To find inspiration or motivation from something.
"The artist drew inspiration from nature to create his paintings."
From Old English *dragan*, from Proto-Germanic *draganą* meaning 'to drag, pull'. Related to Dutch *dragen* and German *tragen*.
The word 'draw' has existed in English since Old English times, used with a range of meanings similar to today.
Memory tip
Imagine you are *drawing* a line with a pencil; you're making a visual creation.
Word Origin
"To drag, pull"