- draw*/*/*/
- [drɔː]
(past tense drew [druː] ; past participle drawn [drɔːn] ) verb
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1) [I/T] to create a picture by making lines with a pen or pencilI can't draw faces very well.[/ex]The kids drew on the pavement with chalk.[/ex]2) to move somewhere slowly or smoothlyAs we drew nearer, I noticed that the front door was open.[/ex]3) [T] to pull something somewhereHe drew a handkerchief out of his pocket.[/ex]The curtains were still drawn at noon.[/ex]4) [T] to take money from a bank accountCustomers can draw up to £250 a day from most accounts.[/ex]5) [T] to choose someone or something from a group of similar thingsElliot's name was drawn from over 200 entries.[/ex]I drew two cards from the pack.[/ex]6) [T] to get ideas, information, or knowledge from somewhereShe drew inspiration for her stories from her childhood.[/ex]7) [T] to consider the ways in which two things are different or similarThe writer drew comparisons between the two societies.[/ex]8) [T] to make someone notice somethingMy eyes were drawn to a painting over the fireplace.[/ex]We tried to get in without drawing attention to ourselves.[/ex]9) [T] to get a particular reaction from peopleThe new exhibition has been drawing a lot of criticism.[/ex]10) [I/T] Britishif two teams or opponents draw, or if they draw a match, they both have the same score, so that neither winsThey drew 1–1 with Manchester United last week.[/ex]•draw a blank — to fail to find something, or to be unable to remember something[/ex]draw blood — to make someone bleed[/ex]draw a conclusion — to decide what you believe about something after you have thought about all the facts[/ex]draw the line — informal to say that you will definitely not allow or accept something[/ex][i]I draw the line at breaking the law.[/ex]draw to a close/an end — to end[/ex]- draw on sth- draw sth out- draw sth up- draw upon sthIInoun [C]draw */[drɔː]1) Britisha game in which both teams or players have the same number of points at the end, so that neither winsSyn:tieA last-minute goal earned Switzerland a 1–1 draw with Italy.[/ex]2) a way of choosing something such as a name or number by chance
Dictionary for writing and speaking English. 2014.