draw

//drɔː//
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Verb

drawInfinitive
drawPresent tense
drewPast tense
drawnPast participle
drawingPresent participle
drawsThird-person singular
1

To produce a picture or diagram by making lines and marks on a surface with a pencil, pen, or other implement.

She likes to draw pictures of animals.

2

To pull or drag something in a particular direction.

He drew the curtains to block out the light.

3

To extract or take out something from a container or source.

She drew water from the well.

4

To attract or bring in people, attention, or interest.

The concert drew a large crowd.

5

To select or pick something randomly, especially in a lottery or game.

They drew names from a hat to decide the winner.

6

To arrive at or formulate a conclusion, inference, or comparison.

We can draw the conclusion that the experiment was successful.

7

To cause to move toward oneself by pulling; to inhale or breathe in.

She drew a deep breath before speaking.

Noun

1

A result in a game or competition where neither side wins; a tie.

The match ended in a draw.

2

An act of selecting something randomly, especially tickets in a lottery.

The draw for the lottery will take place on Saturday.

3

Something that attracts people or attention; an attraction.

The famous singer was the main draw at the festival.