Definition draw in American English

Someone had drawn a map of the island.

The kids drew on the sidewalk with some chalk.

As we drew nearer, I noticed that the front door was open.

Ruth held him for a long time before they drew apart.

A taxi was drawing to a halt outside the hotel.

The curtains were still drawn at noon.

She drew inspiration for her stories from her childhood.

The evidence presented to you has been drawn from many sources.

I drew two cards from the pack.

A comparison was drawn with Canada, where more women were succeeding in business.

The law draws a distinction between children and adults.

The writer drew parallels between the two societies.

The new exhibit has been drawing a lot of criticism.

Her remarks drew a furious reaction from Terry.

The claims drew an immediate denial from the President's office.

Our attention was drawn by the sound of gunfire.

My eyes were drawn to a painting hanging over the fireplace.

Customers can draw up to $250 a day from most accounts.

I'll need to draw out more cash tomorrow.

I asked her if a decision had been made, but she would not be drawn (=would not tell me).

Reporters tried to draw him on the subject of his wife.

Some people are naturally drawn to the arts.