Pull

Tug

Synonyms: Tug, drag, trail, heave, strain at, lever, wrench, twist, yank, haul, draw, tow, lug, jerk, prise, wrest, and pry.

Pull out

Synonyms: Pull out, take out, remove, draw out, extract, and root out.

Attract

Synonyms: Attract, pull in, lure, engage, captivate, seduce, entice, beckon, fascinate, draw, bring in, charm, enchant, bewitch, catch the eye of, tempt, and interest.

Strain

Synonyms: Strain, turn, rick, tear, put out of joint, sprain, wrench, stretch, dislocate, and damage.

Tug

Synonyms: Tug, jerk, yank, haul, and heave.

Gulp

Synonyms: Gulp, drink, mouthful, sup, swig, chug, draught, swallow, sip, swill, and slug.

Example Sentences

He tried to pull the heavy door open.

She gave the rope a strong pull.

I had to pull the chair closer.

Don’t pull the dog's tail.

He managed to pull himself together.

They had to pull the car out of the mud.

She helped pull the suitcase upstairs.

The team worked together to pull the boat ashore.

He tried to pull the weeds from the garden.

She gave his hand a gentle pull.