drew

¹

[droo]

verb

1. simple past tense of draw.

Drew

²

[droo]

noun

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

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

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

4. his son, John, 1853–1927, U.S. actor.

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

drew

/ druː /

verb

1. the past tense of draw

Example Sentences

"He drew on his experience as a fighter pilot in World War II and his subsequent role in espionage, supplying intelligence from Washington to Prime Minister Winston Churchill," said Mr Phillips.

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The incident drew international attention and sparked a global campaign seeking their return, which included an intervention from then-US First Lady Michelle Obama.

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Soon the revelation drew taunts from Elon Musk, who suggested his rival was a copycat.

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The actor, who lives locally with his partner, actress Georgia Groome, and their two daughters, drew a crowd of fans to the Highgate Literary and Scientific Institution.

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But they did not crumble when Manchester City drew level or, indeed, after eight minutes of stoppage time were added on.

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Related Words

• attract 
• bring 
• carry 
• drag 
• elicit 
• evoke 
• gather 
• pick