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Meaning of pulled
The primary meaning of the word "pulled" is to move something towards oneself or in a specified direction, often with force.
Etymology of pulled
The word "pulled" originates from the Old English word "pullian", which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "pulliz", and is related to the Proto-Indo-European root "pe-" (to pull, to stretch)
The word has been used in English since the 9th century, initially with the meaning "to pluck" or "to pull", and has evolved over time to include various senses and connotations
Synonyms
dragged
hauled
towed
drawn
extracted
removed
taken
retrieved
plucked
jerked
tugged
heaved
lifted
moved
shifted
carried
transported
conveyed
pulled
attracted
extracted
wrested
wrenched
forced
coerced
persuaded
influenced
induced
convinced
impelled
propelled
driven
pushed
shoved
nudged
prodded
poked
coaxed
lured
enticed
allured
captivated
fascinated
enthralled
mesmerized
spellbound
gripped
grasped
seized
clutched
snatched
grabbed
caught
captured
ensnared
entrapped
hooked
trapped
fettered
bound
tied
fastened
secured
attached
affixed
stuck
adhered
clung
cleaved
adhered
stuck
glued
cemented
Definitions
- To move something towards oneself or in a specified direction, often with force
- To remove or extract something, especially with force or effort
- To attract or draw someone or something towards oneself
- To apply force to something in order to move it or change its position
Usage Examples
- She pulled the door open and walked inside
- He pulled the rope to ring the bell
- The dog pulled on its leash, trying to get free
- The company pulled out of the deal due to financial concerns
- The singer's powerful voice pulled the audience in and captivated them
Antonyms
pushed
shoved
repelled
rejected
refused
declined
denied
dismissed
ignored
neglected
abandoned
released
freed
liberated
unleashed
unfastened
detached
disconnected
separated
divided
isolated
repulsed
driven
propelled
thrust
forced
coerced
impelled
expelled
ejected
excluded
barred
blocked
hindered
obstructed
prevented
prohibited
restrained
restricted
stopped
halted
delayed
slowed
impeded