drafted
word · lemma: draft
/ˈdɹæftɪd/
/dɹˈɑːftɪd/
Definition
Past form of 'draft.' It means something was written in a rough version, or someone was chosen or required to join a group, especially the military.
Usage & Nuances
Formality depends on context: drafting documents is neutral/official; being drafted (military) is formal/legal. Common phrases: 'drafted a letter', 'drafted into the army'. Don't confuse with 'drafted' in sports (chosen for a team).
Spanish: redactado - reclutado (militar)Portuguese (BR): redigido - recrutado (militar)Portuguese (PT): redigido - recrutado (militar)Chinese (Simplified): 起草 - 征召入伍Chinese (Traditional): 起草 - 徵召入伍Hindi: मसौदा तैयार किया - फौज में भर्ती किया गयाArabic: صيغ - جُنِّد (عسكريًا)Bengali: খসড়া তৈরি করা - সেনাবাহিনীতে নিয়োগ করাRussian: составлен - призван (в армию)Japanese: 起草された - 徴兵されたVietnamese: soạn thảo - nhập ngũKorean: 작성된 - 징집된 (군대)Turkish: taslak olarak hazırlanan - askere alındıUrdu: مسودہ تیار کیا - فوج میں بھرتی کیا گیاIndonesian: dirancang - wajib militer
Example Sentences
She drafted a letter to her friend.
basic
The new law was drafted last year.
basic
He was drafted into the army at age 20.
basic
The team drafted him in the first round of the sports draft.
natural
My report was quickly drafted but took days to finalize.
natural
People were drafted during the war even if they didn't want to go.
natural