draw
word
Definition
To make a picture or lines with a pen, pencil, or similar tool. It can also mean to attract someone or something, or to finish a game with the same score on both sides.
Usage & Nuances
Very common and highly flexible. 'Draw' for making pictures is everyday language; for attention or crowds, common patterns are 'draw attention' and 'draw a crowd'. In sports, 'draw' is mainly British English as a verb and noun; American English often says 'tie'. It also appears in set phrases like 'draw the curtains' and 'draw a conclusion'.
Example Sentences
My daughter likes to draw animals.
basic
Bright colors draw the eye.
basic
The game ended in a draw.
basic
That little café really draws a crowd on weekends.
natural
I don't want to draw attention to the mistake.
natural
After a long discussion, we finally drew the same conclusion.
natural