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Meaning of draw
to move or pull something towards oneself
Etymology of draw
The word "draw" comes from Old English "dragan", which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "draganiz", and is related to the Proto-Indo-European root "dhragh-", which carried a sense of pulling or dragging
The word has been used in the English language since the 9th century, initially with the meaning of pulling or dragging something, and later expanding to include other senses such as sketching or painting
Synonyms
Definitions
- to move or pull something towards oneself
- * to sketch or paint a picture of something
- * to attract or pull someone's attention to something
- * to take or extract something, especially a liquid
Usage Examples
- She drew a picture of her favorite animal
- * The company will draw attention to its new product with a large advertising campaign
- * The water level in the lake began to draw down as the summer months approached