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past tense form of draw.

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Definitions

drew

[droo] / dru /

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move something by pulling v.
create a likeness in a picture v.
deduce v.
allure, influence v.
take out, extend v.

VERB

move something by pulling

Synonyms

STRONGEST

attract bring carry drag elicit evoke gather pick

STRONG

convey cull draft drain educe extract fetch haul hook jerk lug magnetize pluck pump rake siphon tap tow trail trawl tug wrench yank

WEAK

wind in

Antonyms

STRONGEST

grow plant refuse repress

STRONG

insert let go push

WEAK

alienate estrange exhale propel push away put in rebuff reject repel repulse shorten turn off

VERB

create a likeness in a picture

Synonyms

STRONGEST

mark paint write

STRONG

caricature chart compose crayon delineate depict describe design draft engrave etch express form formulate frame graph limn model outline pencil portray prepare profile sketch trace

WEAK

map out

Antonyms

STRONG

confuse destroy disorganize ignore mix up neglect ruin

WEAK

alienate estrange exhale propel push push away put in rebuff reject repel repulse shorten turn off

VERB

deduce

Synonyms

STRONGEST

collect gather get make take

STRONG

conclude derive infer judge

WEAK

make out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disallow discourage disperse dissuade distribute divide fail give lose misunderstand refuse scatter stop

WEAK

alienate estrange exhale propel push push away put in rebuff reject repel repulse shorten turn off

VERB

allure, influence

Synonyms

STRONGEST

attract elicit evoke get invite prompt take

STRONG

bewitch captivate charm convince enchant engage entice fascinate induce lure magnetize persuade wile

WEAK

argue into bring around bring forth call forth win over

Antonyms

STRONGEST

fail halt keep lose misunderstand reject repress repulse stop

STRONG

discourage disenchant disgust dissuade hinder offend prevent repel turn off

WEAK

alienate estrange exhale propel push push away put in rebuff shorten

VERB

take out, extend

Synonyms

STRONGEST

choose pick select take

STRONG

attenuate drain elongate extort extract lengthen respire stretch suck

WEAK

pull out single out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

refuse reject

STRONG

shorten

WEAK

alienate estrange exhale propel push push away put in rebuff repel repulse turn off

Example Sentences

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drew

The boom drew the attention of U.S. investors.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026

In July, a cover of Madonna's "Like a Prayer" soared to the top of the charts in Australia but drew scrutiny after it was revealed to have used AI-generated vocals and drums.

From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026

The study drew on experiments involving mice, cells, bacteria and human samples.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 24, 2026

One of the most memorable examples came at Wimbledon in 2019 when she played alongside Andy Murray in a partnership which also drew huge attention.

From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026

Then he drew it shut, and looped its long drawstring over his head.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver