draw — to make pictures with a pen, pencil, or other writing tool
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make pictures with a pen, pencil, or other writing tool
Pronunciation (IPA): /drɔː/
Example Sentences
- My little brother tried to draw our cat, but it looked more like a fuzzy potato.
- The magician asked me to draw a card, and somehow I picked the same card three times!
- Students need to draw conclusions from the experimental data.
draw
VERB[/drɔː/]
to make pictures with a pen, pencil, or other writing tool
She loves to draw quick sketches of strangers at the cafe.
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'dragan' meaning 'to drag or pull'. Related to Old Norse 'draga' with the same meaning, both from Proto-Germanic roots.
Breakdown
draw (single morpheme, no breakdown available) - derived from Old English 'dragan' (to drag/pull), with the meaning shift from 'pulling a pen across a surface' developing over time
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My little brother tried to draw our cat, but it looked more like a fuzzy potato.”
“The magician asked me to draw a card, and somehow I picked the same card three times!”
“Students need to draw conclusions from the experimental data.”
“The lottery draw will be held next Friday evening.”
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