drew

[ droo ]

/ dru /

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verb

simple past tense of draw.

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Other definitions for drew (2 of 2)

Drew

[ droo ]

/ dru /

noun

Charles Richard, 1904–50, U.S. physician: developer of blood-bank technique.

Daniel, 1797–1879, U.S. financier and capitalist.

John, 1827–62, U.S. actor, born in Ireland.

his son, John, 1853–1927, U.S. actor.

a male given name: from a Germanic word meaning “trusty.”

How to use drew in a sentence

In mid-October, she texted again to say that Drew’s services had been approved through December.
He Has a Developmental Disability and Needs a Caretaker. The State Suggested Diapers Instead.|by Amy Silverman for Arizona Daily Star|November 6, 2020|ProPublica
One witness said the gunfire began after a traffic collision, which drew the attention of a nearby police officer.
France Mourns—and Hunts|Nico Hines, Christopher Dickey|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
The off-year special election into which Duke threw himself drew little media notice at first.
The Louisiana Racists Who Courted Steve Scalise|Jason Berry|January 3, 2015|DAILY BEAST
His later books drew heavily from experiences and people he encountered at the bar, including the cruel captain in The Sea-Wolf.
The Bars That Made America Great|Nina Strochlic|December 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST

His mature wit and poetic style drew in those around him and we connected instantly.
Cuban Hip-Hop Was Born in Alamar|Daniel Levin|December 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Like I said, as a team we drew attention to the sport in a way no one ever has.
Tim Howard’s Wall of Intensity|William O’Connor|December 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Tausig possessed this repose in a technical way, and his touch was marvellous; but he never drew the tears to your eyes.
Music-Study in Germany|Amy Fay
She alighted, and her aggressive servants drew away somewhat.
The Red Year|Louis Tracy
The girl smiled, and drew out a large key, and nodded, still smiling as she replaced it.
Checkmate|Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu
David says, that his soul was full of trouble, and his life drew near unto the grave.
The Life and Most Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, of York, Mariner (1801)|Daniel Defoe
The Countess drew a beautiful miniature from its case, which lay on the sofa near her, and presented it to her young charge.
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British Dictionary definitions for drew

drew

/ (druː) /

verb

the past tense of draw

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