drew

indénombrable · nom propre

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

• 🇫🇷Nom propre masculin, souvent diminutif d'Andrew, ou nom de famille.

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.

   🇫🇷Prénom ou nom de famille masculin (diminutif d'Andrew)

   Synonymes: 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.

   🇫🇷Drew (nom propre)

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

verbe irrégulier

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.

• 🇫🇷Verbe désignant l'action de créer un dessin ou une image en traçant des lignes et des traits sur du papier avec un crayon, un stylo ou un autre outil. Il peut aussi signifier tirer, tracer ou représenter.

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.

   🇫🇷dessiner

   Synonymes: 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.

   🇫🇷tirer

   Synonymes: draghaulpulltowtugwrenchyank

   Antonymes: 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.

   🇫🇷Attirer

   Synonymes: attractbringcaptivateengageenticeinterestlurepulltemptwin

   Antonymes: 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.

   🇫🇷faire match nul

   Synonymes: dead heattie

   Antonymes: losewin

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

Variantes phrasal: draw awaydraw indraw neardraw offdraw outdraw up