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draw on

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verb

(intr, preposition) to use or exploit (a source, fund, etc)to draw on one's experience
(intr, adverb) to come nearthe time for his interview drew on
(tr, preposition) to withdraw (money) from (an account)
(tr, adverb) to put on (clothes)
(tr, adverb) to lead further; entice or encouragethe prospect of nearing his goal drew him on

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Words nearby draw on

draw-loom, drawn, drawn butter, drawn work, draw off, draw on, draw out, draw-out table, drawplate, draw play, draw poker
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Words related to draw on

effect, employ, exploit, extract, require, rely on, fall back on, make use of, take from

Idioms and Phrases with draw on

draw on
1

Approach, as in As evening draws on, we'll make our way back to the house. [First half of 1500s]

2

Put on a piece of clothing, as in She drew on her gloves. [Early 1700s]

3

Also, draw upon. Make use of something or someone. For example, This dictionary draws on many different sources, or The chairman was good at drawing upon the various members for their expertise. [Mid-1600s]

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