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draw vs represent

represent vs draw

draw is a noun but represent is not a noun.

draw and represent both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
draw Yes No Yes No
represent No No Yes No
As verbs, represent is a hyponym of draw; that is, represent is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than draw:
  • draw: give a description of
  • represent: describe or present, usually with respect to a particular quality
Other hyponyms of draw include delineate, adumbrate, outline, sketch.
As verbs, represent is a hypernym of draw; that is, represent is a word with a broader meaning than draw:
  • draw: represent by making a drawing of, as with a pencil, chalk, etc. on a surface
  • represent: create an image or likeness of
Other hypernyms of draw include interpret.
draw (noun) represent (noun)
the act of drawing or hauling something
poker in which a player can discard cards and receive substitutes from the dealer
(American football) the quarterback moves back as if to pass and then hands the ball to the fullback who is running toward the line of scrimmage
a golf shot that curves to the left for a right-handed golfer
a playing card or cards dealt or taken from the pack
anything (straws or pebbles etc.) taken or chosen at random
the finish of a contest in which the score is tied and the winner is undecided
a gully that is shallower than a ravine
an entertainer who attracts large audiences
draw (verb) represent (verb)
cause to localize at one point to establish a mapping (of mathematical elements or sets)
shrink serve as a means of expressing something
flatten, stretch, or mold metal or glass, by rolling or by pulling it through a die or by stretching express indirectly by an image, form, or model; be a symbol
remove the entrails of point out or draw attention to in protest or remonstrance
reduce the diameter of (a wire or metal rod) by pulling it through a die bring forward and present to the mind
bring or lead someone to a certain action or condition describe or present, usually with respect to a particular quality
steep; pass through a strainer create an image or likeness of
make, formulate, or derive in the mind play a role or part
select or take in from a given group or region perform (a play), especially on a stage
give a description of be a delegate or spokesperson for; represent somebody's interest or be a proxy or substitute for, as of politicians and office holders representing their constituents, or of a tenant representing other tenants in a housing dispute
finish a game with an equal number of points, goals, etc. be representative or typical for
choose at random be the defense counsel for someone in a trial
suck in or take (air) form or compose
make a mark or lines on a surface be typical of
move or pull so as to cover or uncover something take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
cause to move by pulling
take in, also metaphorically
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
stretch back a bowstring (on an archer's bow)
pass over, across, or through
thread on or as if on a string
represent by making a drawing of, as with a pencil, chalk, etc. on a surface
earn or achieve a base by being walked by the pitcher
engage in drawing
write a legal document or paper
elicit responses, such as objections, criticism, applause, etc.
take liquid out of a container or well
bring, take, or pull out of a container or from under a cover
move or go steadily or gradually
to obtain a liquid from somewhere
cause to move in a certain direction by exerting a force upon, either physically or in an abstract sense
get or derive
remove (a commodity) from (a supply source)
pull (a person) apart with four horses tied to his extremities, so as to execute him
allow a draft
require a specified depth for floating
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