DRAW (OFF) Synonyms: 172 Similar and Opposite Words

draw (off) 1 of 2

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as in to drain

to remove (liquid) gradually or completely drew off the fat from the top of the drippings

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draw on

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as in to cause

to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind) the general's imprudent remarks drew on a public rebuke by the secretary of defense

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as in to come

to come near or nearer night draws on, so we should hurry home

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Such a system would be able to, for example, manage a complex coding project from start to finish, draw on insights from biology to solve engineering problems, or write a Pulitzer-worthy novel. —

Tharin Pillay, TIME, 8 Jan. 2025 So instead, Canon drew on its inkjet printing knowhow to apply the resist in optimum amounts to match the circuit pattern. —

IEEE Spectrum, 2 Jan. 2025 The Megaplier is drawn on Tuesday and Friday before the Mega Millions drawing. —

Tanya Wildt, Detroit Free Press, 31 Dec. 2024 The winning ticket matched all six numbers drawn on Friday, Dec. 27: white balls 3, 7, 37, 49, 55, and the gold Mega Ball 6. —

Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for draw (off)