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

  • (..) We know about it. But the elephant enclosure has been like this for three years. This cannot be remedied overnight. For the challenges ahead, we have to draw on our reserves. It is essential that we look at our work critically. Who was the idiot who invented the shower in the terrarium! (..)
    1989 Dva lidi v zoo
  • (..) they cannot bark. So we watch out for animals that bite and show us their teeth. Get out your book. What's this? We don't draw until Friday. I haven't brought these for drawing, but as a snack. A snack? Onions? Where is your swimsuit. I told you yesterday (..)
    1989 Dva lidi v zoo