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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The executions have drawn attention to the ageing death-row population in the US, as well as Florida’s status as the foremost death penalty state. — Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 16 July 2026 For years, the local couple has supported the library foundation and its popular Witte Lecture series, which was inspired by Witte’s father, Martin, and has drawn notable authors, journalists and scientists to Newport Beach. — Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for drawn

Recent Examples of Synonyms for drawn

Adjective

Prior to its closure in 2020, the Surrey operated as a union hotel for decades, with nearly 100 union- represented employees—many of them women, immigrants, and people of color.

— Katie Campione, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025

Definition of represented

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Conine waited on a full-count changeup with one out in the fifth and pulled it over the fence in right-center field for a 1-0 lead.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
His hair is pulled back in a knot, and his spear is aimed at something under the surface of the water.

— Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of pulled

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Film Independent President Juan Devis described the evolution as a deliberate break from legacy recognition toward something more active.

— Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
Deoleo, the maker of household olive oil brands such as Bertolli and Carbonell, previously described the three-year window from 2022 to 2024 as one of the most challenging periods in the sector's history.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 17 July 2026

Definition of described

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The fourth star and a fairytale send off for Lionel Messi earned through lots of grit, fighting spirit and a bit of magic evaporated into the East Rutherford, New Jersey, air.

— Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Lamine Yamal’s young brother earned a roar from the crowd when he was shown on the big screen with his parents.

— Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Definition of earned

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At the same time, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu’s vast economic reforms sparked high inflation after fuel subsidies were removed three years ago and the currency was devalued.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 July 2026
In Utah, a yearlong audit of voter registration released in May found 27 noncitizens who were removed from voter rolls out of more than 2 million voters.

— Bart Jansen, USA Today, 18 July 2026

Definition of removed

Verb

Most railings can be cleaned with these basic steps, but methods for stain removal can differ.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
The law also added a requirement that heavy water users (over 100,000 gallons a day) must use reclaimed water, or water that has been used and cleaned, to offset their use of fresh, drinkable water.

— Alexandra Phelps, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026

Definition of cleaned

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After Bruneau refused, Thelma allegedly forged her signature on the insurance paperwork following her death, Star-Telegram and WFAA reported.

— Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
After the homicide, investigators learned that Brown’s wife forged Bruneau’s signature on the paperwork, the affidavit states.

— Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026