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

Smith, who is from Alabama, was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the fourth round of the 2015 NFL draft after a four-year college career that included stints at East Mississippi Community College and the University of Kentucky. — CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

After being drafted by the Mets in the first round in 2024, Benge gave up pitching to focus on his development as a position player. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 18 Aug. 2026

The Chiefs drafted the 6-foot-6 tight end out of TCU in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft. — Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 18 Aug. 2026

Creatives came together the next morning and drafted a storyline, ensuring the material was both strong for Oliver and propelled the story forward. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026

With the exception of Karl-Anthony Towns, none were drafted as the centerpiece of any franchise. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026

Question 2 was drafted after the 2023 Lewiston shooting and would place new restrictions on firearms access for those deemed a threat to themselves or others. — Emily Ebersman, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Two days later, the 76ers will play their home opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers, the team that drafted James in 2003, in game that will be broadcast on ESPN. — Los Angeles Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026

In a 2017 interview with Horror Geek Life, Bannister reflected on serving in Vietnam after being drafted despite his opposition to the war. — Charlie Carballo, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026