draw

Definition

  • verb: to make (a picture, image, etc.) by making lines on a surface especially with a pencil, pen, marker, chalk, etc., but not usually with paint
  • verb: to cause to move continuously toward or after a force applied in advance
  • often + 'for'
  • synonyms: pull, drag, attract

Examples

  • A good writer knows how to 'draw' readers 'in'. [=how to make readers interested; how to make people want to read something]

  • Many people have been 'drawing' comparisons 'between' the two movies. [=have been saying that the movies are similar]

  • When the huge crowd suddenly became unruly, security 'was quick on the draw'. [=security reacted very quickly]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) -What's the first lesson in poker? -Never bet on the-- -No, leave emotion at the door. -Right. Today's lesson: How to draw out the bluff. That much money early in the game.... He has nothing better than a pair of face cards. Barry? All right. (..)
    2001 Ocean's Eleven
  • (..) The one thing is, and this is his thing and it's stupid... ...but I'd have to pay you by check. Or we could just stick to cash. Yeah, let's just stick to cash. We'll begin with five-card draw. Everyone remember that? Who wants to start us out? Josh? Josh. To the left. Deal to your left. -Shane? (..)
    2001 Ocean's Eleven