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draw

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of DRAW

1
to make a representation of by producing lines on a surface <see if you can draw the bowl of fruit>
Synonyms picture
2
to cause to follow by applying steady force on <draw a chair up to the fire and sit with us>
Synonyms drag, draw, hale, haul, lug, tow, tug
Near Antonyms shove, thrust
Antonyms drive, propel, push
3
to give a representation or account of in words <a writer who draws characters with lifelike clarity>
4
to receive as return for effort <draws a hefty weekly salary>
Antonyms forfeit, lose
5
to take away from a place or position <draw her aside so we can ask a quick question>
Near Antonyms mount; anchor, clamp, fix, hitch, moor, secure, set; embed (also imbed), entrench (also intrench), implant, ingrain (also engrain), lodge, root; set up, site, situate, stick
Antonyms place, position, put
6
to take the internal organs out of <hated the thought of having to pluck and draw a goose before cooking it>
7
to shape with a hammer <drew the metal into a thin sheet by pounding it>
Synonyms beat, draw, forge, pound

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