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Draw

🇬🇧 UK /["/drɔː/","/drɔːz/","/druː/","/drɔːn/","/ˈdrɔːɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/drɔː/","/drɔːz/","/druː/","/drɔːn/","/ˈdrɔːɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Draw

to make pictures, or a picture of something, with a pencil, pen or chalk (but not paint)

In simple words: To make a picture using a pencil or pen.

Draw in a sentence

• I love to draw pictures of animals.
• Can you draw a straight line between the two points?
• He decided to draw the curtains before the sun came in.
• The teacher asked us to draw our favorite cartoon character.
• She will draw a winner from the list of participants.
• They plan to draw a large crowd to the event.
• He wants to draw attention to his new project.
• In that game, you can draw an extra card.

How to use Draw

This word is commonly used when referring to creating art or sketches. It can be informal in casual contexts but remains neutral in professional settings. Avoid using it in very formal written contexts where more specific terms like 'illustrate' might be preferred.

Grammar pattern

draw + object

Memory hint

Remember 'draw' as in 'draw a picture' — think of a child with a crayon drawing on paper.

Related words

Collocations with Draw

• accurately
• beautifully
• carefully
• immediately
• inevitably
• inexorably
• from
• to
• half
• partly
• back
• onto
• out of
• to
• half
• partly
• back
• onto
• out of
• to
• accurately
• beautifully
• carefully
• half
• partly
• back
• onto
• out of
• to

Synonyms for Draw

• withdraw

Opposites of Draw

• erase
• delete

Common mistakes with Draw

• Confusing 'draw' with 'drag' (to pull something).
• Using 'draw' without an object (e.g., saying 'I draw' without specifying what).
• Mixing up the past tense 'drew' with present tense 'draw'.

Frequently asked questions about Draw

What does Draw mean?

To make a picture using a pencil or pen.

What is the definition of Draw?

to make pictures, or a picture of something, with a pencil, pen or chalk (but not paint)

How do you use Draw in a sentence?

I love to draw pictures of animals.

Can you give another example of Draw?

Can you draw a straight line between the two points?

What are synonyms for Draw?

Common alternatives include withdraw.

What is the opposite of Draw?

Opposite meanings include erase, delete.

What words go with Draw?

It commonly pairs with accurately, beautifully, carefully, immediately, inevitably, inexorably, from, to, half, partly, back, onto, out of, to, half, partly, back, onto, out of, to, accurately, beautifully, carefully, half, partly, back, onto, out of, to.

What are common mistakes when using Draw?

Confusing 'draw' with 'drag' (to pull something). Using 'draw' without an object (e.g., saying 'I draw' without specifying what). Mixing up the past tense 'drew' with present tense 'draw'.

How do you pronounce Draw?

US: /["/drɔː/","/drɔːz/","/druː/","/drɔːn/","/ˈdrɔːɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/drɔː/","/drɔːz/","/druː/","/drɔːn/","/ˈdrɔːɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Draw?

This word is commonly used when referring to creating art or sketches. It can be informal in casual contexts but remains neutral in professional settings. Avoid using it in very formal written contexts where more specific terms like 'illustrate' might be preferred.

What CEFR level is Draw?

"Draw" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.