Draw up — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb

Meaning & Definition of Draw up

Draw up (verb)

  1. to bring (a body of troops) into array
  2. to prepare a draft or version of
  3. to bring to a halt

Draw up (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to bring (something) to a standstill

    "he drew up his horse outside the tavern"

    similar: arrest, bring up, catch, check, fetch up, halt, hold up, pull up, stall, stay, still, stop
    related: baffle, balk, block, blockade, bottleneck, clog, dam, detain, hinder, hold, hold back, impede, obstruct, snag, stem, conclude, cut off, end, terminate, call, discontinue, suspend, choke off, rein (in), repress, squash, squelch, stanch, stunt, suppress, turn back
    near: carry on, continue, follow through (with), keep (on), keep up, persist, run on, advance, fare, go along, march, move, proceed, progress, wend, actuate, budge, drive, goad, impel, propel, push, spur, stir

  2. to put into a particular arrangement

    "drew up the troops into a line along the ridge"

    similar: arrange, array, classify, codify, dispose, lay out, marshal, order, organize, range, systematize
    related: groom, make up, spruce (up), straighten (up), tidy (up), unscramble, align, cue, line, line up, queue, alphabetize, file, hierarchize, prioritize, sequence, emplace, place, set, display, map (out), set out
    opposite: derange, disarrange, disarray, disorder, mess (up), muss (up), rumple, upset

  3. to put (something) into proper and usually carefully worked out written form

    "draw up a proposal and submit it to the committee for approval"

    similar: cast, compose, craft, draft, formulate, frame, prepare, put together
    related: fabricate, fashion, form, mold, sculpture, shape, couch, express, phrase, state, verbalize, word, author, indite, pen, write, conceive, concoct, devise, build, construct, make, assemble, compound, piece (together), redraft, reformulate, reframe

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Draw up

The most common words with a similar meaning to Draw up:

arrest, bring up, catch, check, fetch up, halt, hold up, pull up, stall, stay, still, stop, arrange, array, classify, codify, dispose, lay out, marshal, order, organize, range, systematize, cast, compose, craft, draft, formulate, frame, prepare, put together

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Draw up

Words with the opposite meaning of Draw up:

derange, disarrange, disarray, disorder, mess (up), muss (up), rumple, upset

Related Words for Draw up

baffle, balk, block, blockade, bottleneck, clog, dam, detain, hinder, hold, hold back, impede, obstruct, snag, stem, conclude, cut off, end, terminate, call, discontinue, suspend, choke off, rein (in), repress, squash, squelch, stanch, stunt, suppress

Near Antonyms of Draw up

carry on, continue, follow through (with), keep (on), keep up, persist, run on, advance, fare, go along, march, move, proceed, progress, wend, actuate, budge, drive, goad, impel, propel, push, spur, stir

Word Forms of Draw up

Inflections: drew up, drawn up, drawing up, draws up

Origin & Etymology of Draw up

First known use: 1608t

Words & Phrases Containing Draw up

draw up one's knees/legs

Frequently Asked Questions about Draw up

What does "Draw up" mean?

"Draw up" means to bring (a body of troops) into array. As a verb, it is defined as: to bring (a body of troops) into array. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Draw up"?

Other words for "Draw up" include arrest, bring up, catch, check, fetch up, halt, hold up and pull up. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Draw up" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Draw up"?

There are 112 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Draw up". Common alternatives include arrest, bring up, catch, check, fetch up, halt, hold up, pull up, stall and stay.

What is the opposite of "Draw up"?

Antonyms of "Draw up" include derange, disarrange, disarray, disorder, mess (up), muss (up), rumple and upset. Near antonyms include carry on, continue, follow through (with) and keep (on).

How do you use "Draw up" in a sentence?

Examples of "Draw up" in a sentence: "he drew up his horse outside the tavern"; "drew up the troops into a line along the ridge"; "draw up a proposal and submit it to the committee for approval".

Is "Draw up" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Draw up" is a verb.

What is the origin of the word "Draw up"?

First known use: 1608t.

What is another word for "Draw up" meaning "to bring (something) to a standstill"?

When "Draw up" (verb) means to bring (something) to a standstill, synonyms include arrest, bring up, catch, check, fetch up and halt.