Synonyms for

Pull

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

Definition

to exert force on (someone or something) so as to cause movement toward oneself

Synonyms & similar words

force pullin perpetrate push commit pullout tear overstretch attract rootfor drawout getout puff pluck extract pulling rip twist deplumate repel pullup draw wrench takeout deplume drag tug haul yank draw lift carry move tow heave shift hoist pluck jerk wrench extract remove uproot tear rip

Synonyms by register

Formal

draw extract retrieve haul

Informal

yank tug drag lug

Literary

tow wrench

Antonyms

push shove advance propel drive force

Common collocations

  • pull over
  • pull up
  • pull out
  • pull back
  • pull through
  • pull down
  • pull off
  • pull in

Word family

noun pull
verb pull
adjective pulling

Usage note

The verb 'pull' can refer to applying force to move something towards oneself or the source of the force. It can also be used metaphorically, as in 'pulling a prank' or 'pulling through a difficult time'.

Example sentences

  1. I need to pull the door open.
  2. Can you help me pull the heavy box?
  3. He will pull the rope to ring the bell.
  4. She will pull the wagon behind her.
  5. The horse will pull the carriage through the park.

Quotes

  • You can't pull people toward a future they don't want.
  • If you don't pull the cord, you'll never know.
  • I like to pull jokes on people.

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