Synonyms of draws

draws 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of draw

1

as in pictures

to make a representation of by producing lines on a surface

see if you can draw the bowl of fruit

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pictures
• sketches
• outlines
• pencils
• cartoons
• profiles
• caricatures
• inks
• scrawls
• scribbles
• crayons

2

as in pulls

to cause to follow by applying steady force on

draw a chair up to the fire and sit with us

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pulls
• hauls
• drags
• tugs
• tows
• attracts
• carries
• lugs
• hales
• heaves
• moves
• conveys
• yanks
• transports
• jerks
• ferries

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• pushes
• drives
• propels
• thrusts
• shoves

3

as in describes

to give a representation or account of in words

a writer who draws characters with lifelike clarity

Synonyms & Similar Words

• describes
• portrays
• depicts
• paints
• renders
• sets out
• characterizes
• illustrates
• delineates
• represents
• recounts
• sketches
• summarizes
• defines
• outlines
• limns
• images
• relates
• pictures
• shows
• displays
• demonstrates
• tells
• suggests
• narrates
• recites
• exhibits
• reports
• qualifies
• traces
• hints
• labels
• sums up
• rehearses
• drafts
• vignettes
• silhouettes
• redescribes
• touches off
• reimages

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• distorts
• colors
• misrepresents
• falsifies
• misstates
• twists
• warps
• perverts
• misdescribes
• garbles

4

as in earns

to receive as return for effort

draws a hefty weekly salary

Synonyms & Similar Words

• earns
• wins
• reaps
• garners
• makes
• gains
• gets
• obtains
• captures
• lands
• secures
• attains
• acquires
• realizes
• carries
• procures
• brings in
• achieves
• pulls down
• comes by
• knocks down
• bags
• accumulates
• scores
• accomplishes
• amasses
• occupies
• nets
• grosses
• catches
• regains
• clears
• recaptures
• notches (up)
• takes over
• picks up
• annexes
• racks up
• reacquires
• remakes
• reattains

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• loses
• gives
• pays
• forfeits
• grants
• accords
• yields
• parts (with)
• relinquishes
• surrenders
• gives up
• hands over

5

as in removes

to take away from a place or position

draw her aside so we can ask a quick question

Synonyms & Similar Words

• removes
• withdraws
• pulls
• takes out
• extracts
• clears
• dislodges
• moves
• draws out
• shifts
• draws off
• transposes
• demounts
• abstracts
• displaces
• cuts
• disturbs
• transfers
• dislocates
• budges

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• puts
• places
• positions
• sets
• mounts
• secures
• roots
• clamps
• fixes
• anchors
• embeds
• sites
• hitches
• sticks
• situates
• sets up
• lodges
• implants
• entrenches
• moors
• ingrains

6

as in cleans

to take the internal organs out of

hated the thought of having to pluck and draw a goose before cooking it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cleans
• removes
• guts
• extracts
• eviscerates
• disembowels
• cuts
• withdraws
• bones
• excises
• dresses
• transplants
• yanks

7

as in forges

to shape with a hammer

drew the metal into a thin sheet by pounding it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• forges
• carves
• pounds
• hammers
• fashions
• beats
• works
• chases
• cuts
• sculpts
• molds
• stamps
• pats
• forms
• boasts
• kneads
• models
• hews
• planishes
• coins
• abates
• graves
• sculptures
• chisels
• knaps
• mints

draws

2 of 2

noun

plural of draw

1

as in ties

a situation in which neither participant in a contest, competition, or struggle comes out ahead of the other

the game ended in a draw

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ties
• dead heats
• stalemates
• standoffs
• deadlocks
• seesaws
• impasses
• horse races
• photo finishes
• toss-ups

2

as in attractions

something that attracts interest

city leaders hoped that the new waterfront development would be a big draw for tourists

Synonyms & Similar Words

• attractions
• magnets
• centers
• incentives
• meccas
• appeals
• lures
• lodestones
• poles
• capitals
• allures
• fascinations
• calls
• baits
• spurs
• temptations
• enticements
• inducements
• epicenters
• stimuli
• allurements
• spectacles
• persuasions
• cynosures
• polestars
• sights
• turn-ons
• curiosities

3

as in tugs

the act or an instance of applying force on something so that it moves in the direction of the force

took a draw on his cigarette and immediately started coughing

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pulls
• tugs
• yanks
• wrenches
• jerks
• hauls
• plucks
• grabs
• tows
• snatches
• drags
• twitches
• hitches

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• pushes
• thrusts
• heaves
• shoves

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of draws

Verb

The proximity to Piedmont Park and the neighborhood's walkability is part of what draws newcomers to Midtown. —Irene Wright, USA Today, 9 May 2026

The title, from which the band also draws its name, describes the pay bump workers are mandated to get in times of economic flux, setting the table for the band’s ever-unsparing critiques of life under capitalism. —Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 8 May 2026

Denver is likely to be a primetime fixture given its 2025 run to the AFC Championship Game, the high expectations for the team this fall and the rating the club always draws. —Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 8 May 2026

In this pairing, Spector draws a connection to both works’ focus on a young girl. —Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 8 May 2026

Notably, lactic acid, a key ingredient, draws upon traditional Korean skin exfoliation rituals. —Rosa Jisoo Pyo, Vogue, 8 May 2026

While the Pompeii archaeological site draws millions of tourists each year, the sanctuary attracts Catholic pilgrims who are particularly devoted to praying the rosary. —ABC News, 8 May 2026

Once a sleepy town, Hudson has reinvented itself as a trend-forward haunt that draws New Yorkers seeking tranquility—yet still hums with a lively energy. —Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026

Located on the outskirts of Lincoln, this softly lit, open-concept restaurant draws diners from two major metro areas. —Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 8 May 2026

Noun

One of the biggest draws, however, was reportedly the private elevator entrance that opens directly into the apartment, adding an extra layer of privacy and security. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 May 2026

Both their meetings last season ended in 1-1 draws. —Damian Calhoun, Daily News, 8 May 2026

As usual, the fair is expected to host a variety of traditional draws, such as farm and livestock competitions, food and rides. —Adam Bednar, Baltimore Sun, 6 May 2026

Some group-stage World Cup matches will be massive draws. —Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026

After three straight draws to open the news digs, Miami embarrassingly remains winless in its new stadium and dips to third in MLS East. —Greg Cote may 3, Miami Herald, 3 May 2026

The Current improved its season record to three wins, no draws and four losses. —The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 3 May 2026

The defeat follows draws against Austin FC, the New York Red Bulls and New England Revolution and does little to calm the angst surrounding the club, which has already swapped managers after Javier Mascherano made way for Guillermo Hoyos. —Avi Creditor, New York Times, 3 May 2026

How to Get Around Montréal's ease and affordability are among its biggest draws for college students, and right now, the favorable exchange rate certainly helps. —Megan Wallitsch, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026