shoot
Translation
to shoot, to film, to kick, to sprout
Examples
He shot the arrow at the target.
He shot the arrow at the target.
She is shooting a new film.
She is shooting a new movie.
The team needs to shoot more.
The team needs to shoot more.
The plant is shooting new leaves.
The plant is shooting new leaves.
Grammar Patterns
((sth./sb.)) to fire a weapon at (sth./sb.) He shot the target.
((sth.)) to film or photograph (sth.) They are shooting a movie.
((at sb./sth.)) to fire a weapon in the direction of (sb./sth.) Don't shoot at me!
Similar Words
Synonyms: fire, film, kick; Antonyms: hold, cease
Etymology
From Old English 'sceotan', meaning 'to move quickly, to discharge a missile'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'shooting' a photo with a camera, or 'shooting' a basketball towards a hoop.