Pronunciation: [dɹˈuː fˈɔːθ] (IPA) 
The phrase "drew forth" is composed of two words, "drew" and "forth". "Drew" is pronounced as /dru/, with a short "u" sound and a silent "w". "Forth" is pronounced as /fɔːθ/, with a "o" sound like in "four" and a voiced "th" sound at the end. Together, "drew forth" means to pull or extract something out. Phonetic transcription can be helpful in knowing how to spell words as it reveals the sounds and pronunciation of a word.
"Drew forth" is a phrasal verb that consists of the verb "drew" and the adverb "forth." When used together, they create a specific meaning that is different from the individual meanings of each word.
"To draw forth" means to evoke, elicit, or provoke a response, action, or quality from someone or something. The term carries the connotation of skilled influence or persuasion to bring about a specific result. It suggests the act of coaxing or extracting something that may not have been readily given or apparent.
In a literal sense, "drew forth" can refer to physically pulling something out or extracting an object or substance from a source. However, in a figurative sense, it commonly refers to extracting or bringing out someone's thoughts, emotions, talents, or ideas. For example, a charismatic leader may draw forth exceptional performances from their team, or a thought-provoking question during a conversation can draw forth deep reflections from the participants.
The phrase is often used in scenarios related to creativity, inspiration, and motivation. It implies the ability to tap into the hidden or dormant aspects of a person or thing and bring them forward. By using the verb "drew," it emphasizes an intentional and considerable effort to extract or elicit the desired response or quality.
The phrase "drew forth" can be broken down into two parts: "drew" and "forth".
The word "drew" is the past tense of the verb "draw". It comes from the Old English word "drāwan", which means "to drag, pull, or carry". "Drāwan" is also related to the Old Norse word "draugr", meaning "ghost" or "corpse". Over time, the word "draw" took on various meanings, including "to extract", "to sketch", "to attract", and "to move in a particular direction".
The word "forth" is an adverb that originated from the Middle English "forth", which evolved from the Old English word "forð", meaning "forward" or "ahead". "Forð" is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "furthi", which has the same meaning.
