English

draw

dɹɔ, drɔ, dɹɑ, dɹɔː, drɑː
Meaning: to create a picture with a pen or pencil
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: drɔ, dɹɑ, dɹɔː, drɑː

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base draw
3rd person singular present draws
Present participle drawing
Past drew
Will future will draw
Going-to future going to draw
Imperative negative don't draw / do not draw

Example sentences

He likes to draw animals in his notebook.
He likes to draw animals in his notebook.
The exam is drawing near.
The exam is drawing near.
Please draw a straight line on the page.
Please draw a straight line on the page.
She drew two little hearts on the letter.
She drew two little hearts on the letter.
The teacher drew a diagram to explain the process.
The teacher drew a diagram to explain the process.

Usage Notes

Primary meaning is creating images with lines. It can also mean to pull something or to attract interest.

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