Synonyms of draw (off)

draw (off) 1 of 2

verb (1)

as in to drain

to remove (liquid) gradually or completely

drew off the fat from the top of the drippings

Synonyms & Similar Words

• drain
• pump
• suck
• tap
• empty
• bleed
• draft
• siphon
• evacuate
• clean
• syphon
• flush
• milk
• purge
• vacuate
• clear
• vacate
• void
• exhaust
• deplete
• effuse
• decant

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fill
• wash
• wet
• soak
• water
• bathe
• overflow
• flood
• drench
• inundate
• drown
• douse
• souse
• swamp
• deluge
• submerge
• dowse

draw on

2 of 2

verb (2)

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cause
• create
• bring
• generate
• prompt
• do
• produce
• work
• bring about
• spawn
• result (in)
• yield
• translate (into)
• induce
• give rise to
• invoke
• bring forth
• effect
• bring on
• make
• effectuate
• contribute (to)
• found
• catalyze
• beget
• encourage
• occasion
• introduce
• set up
• promote
• breed
• engender
• determine
• turn out
• initiate
• launch
• pioneer
• conduce (to)
• begin
• establish
• develop
• decide
• start
• inaugurate
• institute
• foster
• forward
• render
• cultivate
• set
• further
• enact
• advance
• father
• innovate
• nurture
• nourish

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• limit
• restrict
• put down
• impede
• suppress
• check
• control
• quash
• rein (in)
• subdue
• repress
• quell
• stifle
• dampen
• crush
• restrain
• smother
• crack down (on)
• arrest
• curb
• inhibit
• retard
• clamp down (on)
• kill
• can
• squelch
• destroy
• squash
• still
• abolish
• extinguish
• liquidate
• snuff (out)
• demolish
• quench

2

as in to come

to come near or nearer

night draws on, so we should hurry home

Synonyms & Similar Words

• come
• come up
• approach
• close
• close in
• near
• belly up
• turn up
• show up
• arrive
• reach
• attain
• sneak up
• nigh
• hit
• land
• creep up
• gain
• waltz (up)
• make
• verge
• touch
• border
• adjoin

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• withdraw
• retire
• retreat
• recede
• back (up or away)
• pull out
• run away
• take off
• walk out
• remove
• leave
• go
• shove (off)
• clear out
• quit
• exit
• depart
• light out

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of draw (off)

Verb

Kang, who is Korean Canadian, drew on her heritage in crafting the story, which not only incorporates elements from Korean mythology but also authentic depictions including the way the characters eat their gimbap and ramyeon. —Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 22 Aug. 2025

Topline The Powerball jackpot touched $700 million—the biggest lottery prize of 2025 so far—after no tickets matched all six numbers drawn on Wednesday night, although the eventual winner will take home a much smaller payout after taxes. —Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025

Jackson was suspended for the club’s opening match against Crystal Palace while Nkunku did not make the bench for the 0-0 draw on Sunday despite being fit. —Simon Johnson, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025

Pipes looping down into each well will draw on this thermal energy for heating in the winter and cooling in the summer, significantly reducing energy needs. —Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2025