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Draw is defined as to pull or attract something or someone or to make lines, pictures or figures with a writing device.

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An example of draw is pulling a splinter out of a toe.
An example of draw is encouraging someone to approach you because you are an attractive person.
An example of draw is an artist making a sketch of a live model.

See draw in Webster's New World College Dictionary

to make move toward one or along with one by or as by exerting force; pull; haul; drag: a horse draws the cart
1. to pull up (a sail, drawbridge, etc.)
2. to pull down (a window shade, etc.)
3. to pull in (a dragnet, etc.)
4. to pull aside or together (a curtain, etc.)
5. to pull across, as a violin bow over strings
to pull back the bowstring of (an archer's bow) to need (a specified depth of water) to float in: said of a shipBilliards to cause (the cue ball) to reverse direction after it hits an object ball, by imparting backspin to itCricket to deflect (the ball) to the side of the field on which the batsman stands, by a slight turn of the batGolf to deliberately cause (a ball) to hook slightly
1. to attract; charm; entice
2. to attract (audiences of a specified size or kind)
to take (air, smoke, etc.) into the mouth or lungs; breathe in, inhale, etc. to provoke (a person) into speaking, responding, taking action, etc.: usually in the passive to bring forth; elicit: his challenge drew no reply to bring about as a result; bring on; provoke: to draw the enemy's fireMed. to cause a flow of (blood, pus, etc.) to some part
to pull out; take out; remove; extract, as a tooth, cork, weapon, etc.
1. to remove (a liquid, etc.) by sucking, draining, distilling, seeping, etc.
2. to bring up, as water from a well
3. to cause (liquid) to flow from an opening, tap, etc.: to draw a bath, to draw blood
to take out the viscera of; disembowel to get or receive from some source: to draw a good salary to withdraw (money) held in an account to have accruing to it: savings that draw interest to write (a check or draft) to reach (a conclusion or inference); deduce to get or pick (a number, straw, prize, etc.) at random, as in a lottery to bring (a contest or game) to a tieCard Games
1. to take or get (a card or cards)
2. to cause (a card or cards) to be played out: draw your opponent's trump
to pull out to its fullest extent; make tense; stretch; extend: to draw a rope tight to pull out of shape; distort to stretch, flatten, or shape (metal) by die stamping, hammering, etc. to make metal into (wire) by pulling it through holes
to make (lines, figures, pictures, etc.), as with a pencil, pen, brush, or stylus; diagram to describe in words to make (comparisons, etc.); formulate

Origin: ME drawen < OE dragan, akin to ON draga, to drag, Ger tragen, to bear, carry < IE base *dherāgh-, to pull, draw along > L trahere, to pull, draw

intransitive verb

to draw something (in various senses of the vt.)
to be drawn or have a drawing effect
to come; move; approach: to draw nearer
to shrink or contract
to allow a draft of air, smoke, etc. to move through: the chimney draws well
to suck (on a tobacco pipe, etc.)
to attract audiences
to become filled with wind: said of sails
to steep: said of tea
to make a demand or demands (on or upon)
Hunting
1. to track game by following its scent
2. to move slowly toward the game after pointing: said of hounds

noun

a drawing or being drawn (in various senses)
the result of drawing
a thing drawn
the cards dealt as replacements in draw poker
Origin: from, formerly, the withdrawal of stakes in such a case
a tie; stalemate: the game ended in a draw
a thing that attracts interest, audiences, etc.
☆ the movable part of a drawbridge
a shallow gully or ravine, as one that water drains into or through
☆ Football a play in which the quarterback moves back to pass and then quickly gives the ball to a running back or quickly reverses direction and runs with the ball

See draw in American Heritage Dictionary 4

verb drew drew (dro͞o), drawn drawn (drôn), draw·ing, draws

verb, transitive

a. To cause to move after or toward one by applying continuous force; drag: drew the chair closer to the table; a team of horses drawing a wagon. See Synonyms at pull.
b. To cause to move in a given direction or to a given position, as by leading: The teacher drew the children into the room to see the decorations.
c. To move or pull so as to cover or uncover something: draw the curtains.
To cause to flow forth: a pump drawing water; a blow that drew blood.
To suck or take in (air, for example); inhale.
To require (a specified depth of water) for floating: a boat drawing 18 inches.
To take or pull out: drew a gun from beneath the counter; drew out a fat wallet.
a. To extract or take for one's own use: draw strength from one's friends.
b. To make (tea) by steeping.
To eviscerate; disembowel.
a. To cause to come by attracting; attract: afraid the casino will draw undesirable elements to the town.
b. To select or take in from a given group, type, or region: draw clients from all levels of society.
To bring to a certain condition or action; lead: drawn to despair; drew them to resign.
To bring about deliberately; provoke: draw enemy fire; draw a penalty on an opponent.
To evoke as a response; elicit: a performance that drew jeers from the audience.
To earn; gain: deposits that draw interest at a rate of 5 percent.
a. To withdraw (money).
b. To use (a check, for example) when paying.
c. To receive on a regular basis or at a specified time: draw a pension.
To take or receive by chance: draw lots.
Games
a. To take (cards) from a dealer or central stack.
b. To force (a card) to be played.
To end or leave (a contest) tied or undecided.
Sports
a. To hit or strike (a billiard ball, for example) so as to give it backspin.
b. To hit (a golf ball) with a draw.
To pull back the string of (a bow).
To distort the shape of.
To stretch taut.
21.
a. To flatten, stretch, or mold (metal) by hammering or die stamping.
b. To shape or elongate (a wire, for example) by pulling through dies.
22.
a. To inscribe (a line or lines) with a pencil or other marking implement.
b. To make a likeness of on a surface, using mostly lines; depict with lines: drew a map of the area; drawing landscapes and still lifes.
c. To portray in writing or speech; depict with words: draws moving scenes of ghetto life.
23. To formulate or devise from evidence or data at hand: draw a comparison.
24. To compose or write out in legal format: draw a deed.

verb, intransitive

To proceed or move steadily: a ship drawing near the shore.
To attract customers or spectators: The new play is drawing well.
To pour forth liquid: The patient's veins don't draw easily.
To cause suppuration.
To take in a draft of air: The flue isn't drawing.
To steep in or as if in the manner of tea.
To pull out a weapon for use.
To use or call upon part of a fund or supply: drawing on an account; drew from the experience of fellow workers.
To contract or tighten: material that draws when it dries.
To conclude a contest without either side winning; tie: The chess players drew in 32 moves.
To make a likeness with lines on a surface; sketch.

noun

a. An act of drawing.
b. The result of drawing.
Something drawn, especially a lot, card, or cards drawn at random.
Sports & Games
a. The arrangement of competitors in a tournament in which the match-ups are made at random.
b. A match-up or opponent in such a tournament.
An inhalation, especially through a pipe or other smoking implement.
One that attracts interest, customers, or spectators: a singer who is a popular draw.
The movable part of a drawbridge.
A special advantage; an edge: have the draw on one's enemies.
A contest ending without either side winning.
A small natural depression that water drains into; a shallow gully.
Football A play in which the quarterback drops back as if to pass and then hands off to a running back.
Sports A face-off.
a. Games A draw shot.
b. Sports A moderate, usually controlled hook in golf.

Phrasal Verbs: draw away To move ahead of competitors. draw back To retreat. draw down To deplete by consuming or spending: drew down our food reserves. draw on To approach: as evening draws on. draw out To prolong; protract. To induce to speak freely: managed to draw the shy child out. draw up To compose or write in a set form; write out: draw up a contract; draw up a list. To bring (troops, for example) into order. To bring or come to a halt. To bring (oneself) into an erect posture, often as an expression of dignity or indignation. Chiefly Southern U.S. To shrink when washed. Used of clothes.

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Origin: Middle English drauen

Origin: , from Old English dragan

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