Synonyms of drafted

drafted

verb

past tense of draft

1

as in recruited

to pick especially for required military service

my grandfather was drafted to fight in a war that he opposed

Synonyms & Similar Words

• recruited
• enlisted
• conscripted
• levied
• enrolled
• volunteered
• conscribed
• impressed
• pressed
• called up
• signed up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• discharged
• mustered out

2

as in prepared

to put (something) into proper and usually carefully worked out written form

draft a letter to the local newspaper giving your views on the problem

Synonyms & Similar Words

• prepared
• composed
• wrote
• crafted
• formulated
• framed
• cast
• drew up
• put together
• made
• formed
• built
• penned
• assembled
• stated
• shaped
• constructed
• devised
• authored
• worded
• fashioned
• molded
• expressed
• conceived
• phrased
• fabricated
• concocted
• couched
• sculptured
• verbalized
• redrafted
• compounded
• reformulated
• indited
• reframed
• pieced (together)

3

as in drained

to remove (liquid) gradually or completely

remember to draft the water from the pool so that we can close it up for the winter

Synonyms & Similar Words

• drained
• pumped
• tapped
• sucked
• emptied
• drew (off)
• cleaned
• evacuated
• siphoned
• bled
• cleared
• purged
• vacated
• flushed
• exhausted
• milked
• voided
• decanted
• depleted
• vacuated
• effused

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• filled
• washed
• watered
• soaked
• bathed
• flooded
• drenched
• drowned
• inundated
• wet
• overflowed
• deluged
• doused
• submerged
• swamped
• soused

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of drafted

The Pacers drafted Peter after a very strong three-point shooting season at Liberty University in 2024-25. — Tony East, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

His position group already featured Brian Burns, Abdul Carter and Kayvon Thibodeaux; the team also drafted versatile defender Arvell Reese in the spring. — Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 21 July 2026

Iran's Foreign Ministry said regional mediators had drafted proposals seeking to prevent further escalations. — Christopher Cann, USA Today, 20 July 2026

If the draft was still 40 or 50 or more rounds, there would certainly be more locals drafted. — Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026

Herro spent seven seasons with the Miami Heat, where he was drafted in 2019 as the 13th overall pick. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 July 2026

New vice president of basketball Bryson Graham looked to reshape the roster and keeping Olbrich — who was drafted by Graham’s predecssor, Artūras Karnišovas — was not a priority. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 14 July 2026

But there was another UCLA star, drafted in the first round, who has been worth even more wins above replacement than Cole. — ABC News, 13 July 2026

The Giants drafted Rutgers outfielder Peyton Bonds in the third round of the amateur draft on Saturday, putting him with the same franchise where uncle Barry Bonds and grandfather Bobby Bonds both starred for years. — CBS News, 13 July 2026