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Drafted

Verb / ˈdræftɪd / Another word for drafted — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To select and organize a group of people or things for a particular purpose, especially military service.

Synonyms & similar words

blueprint draught outline enlist draft discharge musterin selected chosen picked recruited enlisted conscripted levied mustered pressed inducted mobilized organized arranged ordered prepared planned scheduled programmed catalogued

Synonyms by register

Formal

composed written prepared formulated

Informal

knocked out whipped up put down scratched out

Literary

penned scribed

Antonyms

accepted approved finalized completed published released

Common collocations

  • drafted a letter
  • drafted a plan
  • drafted a contract
  • drafted legislation
  • drafted a will
  • drafted a speech
  • drafted a proposal

Word family

noun draft
verb draft
adjective draft

Usage note

The word 'drafted' can refer to the initial version of a document or the act of selecting individuals for service, particularly military service. Ensure context clarifies which meaning is intended.

Example sentences

  1. The basketball player was drafted by the professional team.
  2. The army drafted many young men during the war.
  3. The company drafted a new policy for employees to follow.
  4. The teacher drafted a lesson plan for the upcoming week.
  5. The government drafted a new law to protect the environment.

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