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draw

draw

Meaning of draw

make pictures

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EN-UK/ˈdrɔː/
EN-US/tə ˈdrɔ/
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draw with Russian translation

draw usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

В кружке дети рисуют животных по памяти, а затем сравнивают свои рисунки.

At the club, children draw animals from memory and then compare their pictures.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Перед началом росписи художник нарисует несколько набросков, чтобы спланировать композицию.

Before starting the mural, the artist will draw several sketches to plan the composition.

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draw belongs to the topic "Study Supplies". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

drawрисовать
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа
answer questionsотвечать на вопросы
ask questionsзадавать вопросы
deskписьменный стол

draw synonyms

Related words worth learning together

make a drawing
A neutral phrase meaning to produce a drawing; explicit and general.
paint
To create an image using paint — different medium/technique than drawing.
color
To add color to an image or to fill areas with color (US spelling).
trace
To copy lines by following them, often using transparent paper or overlay.
illustrate
To make images that explain or decorate text (e.g., book illustrations).
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make a drawing

A neutral phrase meaning to produce a drawing; explicit and general.

A1Often

I will make a drawing of the house.

🇬🇧en

To create an image using paint — different medium/technique than drawing.

A2Often

He paints landscapes on canvas.

🇬🇧en

To add color to an image or to fill areas with color (US spelling).

A1Very Often

Color the picture with crayons.

🇬🇧en

To copy lines by following them, often using transparent paper or overlay.

A1Often

Trace the shape with a pencil.

🇬🇧en

To make images that explain or decorate text (e.g., book illustrations).

B1Often

She illustrates children's books.

D
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doodle

Casual, often aimless drawings made while distracted or thinking.

A1Often

He doodled on his notebook during the meeting.

D
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depict

To represent or show something visually or in words; can be formal and not limited to hand-drawn art.

B1Often

The painting depicts a village in winter.

S
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scribble

To write or draw carelessly or hastily, producing messy marks.

A1Often

He scribbled a quick map on a napkin.

🇬🇧en

To draw or show only the outer shape or main lines of something, without detail.

A2Often

Outline the shape before filling it in.

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How to pronounce draw and what this word means

draw means draw. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce draw

/ˈdrɔː/

draw translation

draw

draw examples

At the club, children draw animals from memory and then compare their pictures.

draw transcription

/ˈdrɔː/, /tə ˈdrɔ/

Questions about this word

draw meaning: what does it mean?

make pictures

draw pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

draw is pronounced as /ˈdrɔː/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

draw definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

At the club, children draw animals from memory and then compare their pictures. Translation: В кружке дети рисуют животных по памяти, а затем сравнивают свои рисунки.

Is draw part of Hobbies and Interests vocabulary?

Yes, draw can be learned in the Hobbies and Interests topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is draw part of Study Supplies vocabulary?

Yes, draw can be learned in the Study Supplies topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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