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drafted

The correct spelling is drafted.

How to pronounce drafted

verb

Say it like: Dra-fte-d

The correct spelling is drafted. To write a first version, make a preliminary sketch. For example: "He was drafted during the Vietnam War."

Usage Examples

He was drafted during the Vietnam War.

There was a campaign to draft Smith to run for President.

The calves were drafted from the cows.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To write a first version, make a preliminary sketch.
  2. 2.To draw in outline; to make a draught, sketch, or plan of, as in architectural and mechanical drawing.
  3. 3.To write a law.
  4. 4.To conscript a person, force a person to serve in some capacity, especially in the military.
  5. 5.To select someone (or something) for a particular role or purpose.

adjective

  1. 1.Of a certain depth required to float (said of a vessel); used comparatively with shallow, deep, etc.
  2. 2.Conscripted

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