Synonyms for

Draw

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

Definition

to make a picture or image by making lines on a surface

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

attract pull extract deduce

Informal

sketch doodle pull yank

Literary

portray render evoke

Antonyms

push repel force shove drive away expel

Common collocations

  • draw a picture
  • draw a conclusion
  • draw a breath
  • draw a blank
  • draw a line
  • draw attention
  • draw blood
  • draw the curtains

Word family

noun drawing
verb draw
adjective drawn

Usage note

The word 'draw' has many meanings, from creating an image to attracting something or reaching a conclusion. Be mindful of context to understand the intended meaning.

Example sentences

  1. I love to draw pictures of my family and friends.
  2. Can you draw a picture of a tree?
  3. I am going to draw a picture of a flower.
  4. He can draw really well.
  5. I like to draw with colored pencils.

Quotes

  • I cannot draw a cart, nor eat dried oats; if it be man's work, I will do it.
  • He who draws noble delights from sentiments of poetry is a true poet, though he has never written a line in all his life.
  • There are three things I have always loved, and never understood - painting, music, women.

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