drew

incontable · nombre propio

A proper noun referring to a male given name, often a diminutive of Andrew, or a surname.

• 🇪🇸Nombre propio, generalmente masculino, a menudo diminutivo o variante de Andrew, o un apellido.

1. Proper name A1 formal

   A male given name or surname, often a short form of Andrew.

   • Drew is coming to the party tonight.
   • My friend's name is Drew.
   • Drew Barrymore is a famous actress.

   🇪🇸Nombre propio masculino

   Sinónimos: andrew

2. Historical figure C1 formal american

   John Drew (1827–1862), an Irish-born American actor and father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore.

   • John Drew was a prominent stage actor in the 19th century.
   • The Drew family had a significant influence on American theater.
   • Georgiana Barrymore was the daughter of the actor John Drew.

   🇪🇸John Drew, actor estadounidense

• drews plural form
• drews' possessive plural form
• drew's possessive singular form

verbo irregular

A verb used to indicate the act of creating a picture or image by making lines and marks on paper with a pencil, pen, or other tool.

• 🇪🇸Verbo que denota la acción de crear un dibujo o una imagen trazando líneas y trazos sobre papel con lápiz, bolígrafo u otra herramienta.

1. Create image A1 formal art

   To produce a picture or diagram by making lines and marks on paper with a pencil, pen, etc.

   • She draws beautiful portraits.
   • He drew a map of the area.
   • The child drew a picture of his family.

   🇪🇸dibujar

   Sinónimos: delineatedepictdraftillustrateoutlineportrayrendersketchtrace

2. Pull or move A1 formal

   To move something towards yourself by pulling it.

   • He drew the curtains to let in the light.
   • She drew a chair closer to the fire.
   • Draw the sword from its sheath.

   🇪🇸tirar

   Sinónimos: draghaulpulltowtugwrenchyank

   Antónimos: propelpushshovethrust

3. Attract B1 formal

   To cause someone to come or be interested in something.

   • The event drew large crowds.
   • Her speech drew attention to the problem.
   • The new shop draws many customers.

   🇪🇸Atraer

   Sinónimos: attractbringcaptivateengageenticeinterestlurepulltemptwin

   Antónimos: deterdiscouragedissuaderepelrepulse

4. Tie in competition A2 informal

   To finish a game or competition with equal scores.

   • The teams drew 2-2 in the match.
   • They drew in the final round.
   • The chess game ended in a draw.

   🇪🇸empatar

   Sinónimos: dead heattie

   Antónimos: losewin

• drawn past participle
• drew past simple
• drawing present participle
• draws third person singular

Variantes phrasal: draw awaydraw indraw neardraw offdraw outdraw up