DRAWN Synonyms: 233 Similar and Opposite Words

drawn 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of drawn

as in represented

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drawn

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verb

past participle of draw

as in pictured

to make a representation of by producing lines on a surface see if you can draw the bowl of fruit

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as in pulled

to cause to follow by applying steady force on draw a chair up to the fire and sit with us

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as in described

to give a representation or account of in words a writer who draws characters with lifelike clarity

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as in earned

to receive as return for effort draws a hefty weekly salary

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as in removed

to take away from a place or position draw her aside so we can ask a quick question

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as in cleaned

to take the internal organs out of hated the thought of having to pluck and draw a goose before cooking it

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as in forged

to shape with a hammer drew the metal into a thin sheet by pounding it

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Recent Examples of drawn

Adjective

At several tables set up inside the club, participants worked on different sections of the mural, filling in color over pre-drawn designs — each section representing one of the five honorees. — Eva Andersen, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026 Like many, the author grew up more drawn to Cinderella's happily-ever-after with her prince. — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026

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Paul Greengrass has long been drawn to ordinary people standing up against forces greater than themselves. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026 Administration officials said the funds would be drawn from fees that were used to fund operations of the ACA federal insurance exchange. — Dan Diamond, Washington Post, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for drawn

Recent Examples of Synonyms for drawn

Adjective

The next and final phase will study pay packages for counselors, librarians and non-represented staff.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Orkin noted Ohio is the most represented state on this year’s list with six cities in the top 50.

— Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026

Definition of represented

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Abu Dhabi’s Etihad is taking the same muscular approach, adding more than 20 aircraft and new routes to Europe, Africa, and China as other long-haul carriers have pulled back.

— semafor.com, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Later, detectives produced three male DNA profiles from evidence collected at the scene, including some pulled from beer bottles and cigarette butts, but none were ever matched to anyone until recently.

— Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of pulled

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The modern American Dream is best described as a private bunker where the outside world arrives entirely in a cardboard box or a fiber-optic cable.

— John Mac Ghlionn, Washington Post, 11 Sep. 2026
Strahan described the chaos in New York City amid the rescue efforts and the accompanying bomb threats and noted that the Giants could still see smoke from the twin towers from the team’s practice fields.

— Michael Silver, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of described

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No one is questioning that Davion Mitchell has earned and is capable of holding a spot in the Heat’s rotation.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026
After attending Bucharest’s Academy of Theatrical Arts and Cinematography, she was accepted into NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, then later earned a master’s degree from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London.

— Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of earned

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The look was one of many red carpet moments between the designer and actress who’s forged a bond over big dreams, fantasy and an enduring childlike wonder that continues to inform their work.

— Kathy Lee, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026
Like many others in Kyiv, the couple decided the attacks would not derail their lives and forged ahead with the ceremony.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026