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

  • (..) Chaotic. I drew the picture of something specific. As you asked. You said it would be interesting to see what I would draw. Is it interesting? Yes. it is. You've never been outside this building? No. (..)
    2014 Ex Machina
  • (..) Are you not trying to sketch something specific? Like an object or a person? Maybe you could try. Okay. What object should I draw? Whatever you want. It's your decision. Why is it my decision? I'm interested to see what you'll choose. (..)
    2014 Ex Machina