draw a likeness

Frequency: 6.26.3 per million words

to create a likeness using lines, like with a pencil

likenessVERB + likeness

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draw

Examples (10)

  • A skilled artist can draw a striking likeness of anyone.
  • She attempted to draw a likeness of her grandmother from an old photograph.
  • It's not easy to draw an exact likeness if the subject moves too much.
  • The street artist offered to draw a quick likeness for tourists.
  • Despite his efforts, he couldn't quite draw a perfect likeness of his friend.
  • Could you draw a likeness of the suspect based on the description?
  • Her ability to draw an uncanny likeness was truly remarkable.
  • To truly draw a likeness, one must observe every detail.
  • He practiced daily, hoping to one day draw a realistic likeness.
  • With just a few strokes, the cartoonist could draw a recognizable likeness.