draw on

verb

drew on; drawn on; drawing on; draws on
Synonyms of draw onnext

intransitive verb

: approach
night draws on

transitive verb

: bring on, cause

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Examples of draw on in a Sentence

the general's imprudent remarks drew on a public rebuke by the secretary of defense night draws on, so we should hurry home
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Cornejo has been drawing on all of these experiences to envision what the next couple of years could look like. — Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2025 Since the Trump White House took control, TV networks and other mainstream outlets have continued to be a part of the pool, but the White House has increasingly drawn on right-wing media publications for such access. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2025 The choreography draws on several Indian classical dance languages, performed by a cast also versed in yoga, martial arts, ballet, various modern-dance techniques, and more. — Jennifer Homans, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025 The milk glaze draws on the nostalgia of enjoying a bowl of sugary cereal with milk as a kid. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for draw on

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

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The first known use of draw on was in the 15th century

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draw on

verb
: to come closer : approach
as night drew on
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