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Draw

UK /["/drɔː/","/drɔːz/","/druː/","/drɔːn/","/ˈdrɔːɪŋ/"]/US /["/drɔː/","/drɔːz/","/druː/","/drɔːn/","/ˈdrɔːɪŋ/"]/

Definition

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.

Examples

  • 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.

Usage notes

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.

Collocations

  • 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

  • withdraw

Antonyms

  • erase
  • delete

Common mistakes

  • 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'.