drew
drew — verb
1. the past simple form of the verb 'draw', used to describe actions or events that
the past simple form of the verb 'draw', used to describe actions or events that happened in the past — for example, creating a picture with a pen, pulling something towards you, attracting attention, or arriving at a conclusion.
Stefan drew a small sketch of the old church while waiting for the bus.
drew + [picture]: create an image in the past
The detective studied the clues and drew an unexpected conclusion about the robbery.
drew + conclusion: reach a judgement based on evidence
Hiro drew the curtain back to let the morning sunlight into the bedroom.
drew + curtain back: pull something to open it
The outdoor concert drew more than five thousand people to the riverside park.
drew + crowd/people: attract or bring people
Nia drew a glass of cold water from the filter jug on the table.
drew + [liquid] from [container]: take liquid out
- drew a picture
- drew attention
- drew a conclusion
- drew near
- drew back
- drew a breath
- drew a crowd
Grammar Patterns
drew + object (for all transitive senses of draw)
drew + adverb/preposition (for intransitive senses of draw)
Usage Note
Only the past simple tense. Do not use 'drew' after 'have', 'has', or 'had' — use the past participle 'drawn' instead (e.g. 'She has drawn a picture', not 'She has drew a picture').