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

X, with its vast network of researchers, exerted a gravitational pull that drew them back.

From Science Magazine

That’s partly what drew him to holiday movies like “The Merry Gentlemen” and Hallmark’s “Write Before Christmas,” “Love in Winterland” and “Road to Christmas.”

From Los Angeles Times

He drew a foul and made three free throws.

From Los Angeles Times

This creates interesting dynamics that drew the attention of the research team.

From Science Daily

Her arrest drew international condemnation, with Amnesty International among those calling for her immediate and unconditional release.

From BBC

Related Words

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