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

  • (..) I see you. There is no life... ...in the void. Only... ...death. You draw far too much attention to yourself,"Mr. Underhill." What do you want? A little more caution from you. That is no trinket you carry. -I carry nothing. -Indeed. I can avoid being seen if I wish... (..)
    2001 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring