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

  • (..) and Unnameable will taunt you with a deadly kiss." Ugh. (giggles) "Draw a card that corresponds with the space you land on and dare to tell the truth. And be true to that dare. They can taste secrets on your lips (..)
    2009 The Black Waters of Echo's Pond
  • (..) It's not exactly the welcome I was asking for. Pete: Well, the animals need a little help getting up on my wall. I gotta cut the head off and draw the blood out of them first. Could you please take them off before my friends arrive? Did you happen to bring what I asked you to bring? Sure did. (..)
    2009 The Black Waters of Echo's Pond