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

  • (..) of the Pink Panther. He believes it belongs to him. But why would he follow you? I was in New York to see a diamond cutter. He might draw the wrong conclusion. You know... ...a man sitting here in your private suite... ...so close to you... ...might draw the wrong conclusion too. Or the right one. I've heard things about you, inspector. What sort of things? (..)
    2006 The Pink Panther