draw on

verb

drew on; drawn on; drawing on; draws on

intransitive verb

: approach
night draws on

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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Now, her new book is pointing the mirror inward and drawing on her personal stories that drove her research. Rachel Raposas, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025 As Dinsdale sees it, Emily drawing on a Byronic image is fitting for her development as an artist and writer. Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Apr. 2025 Ocasio-Cortez is proving to be a huge draw on the campaign trail alongside Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.). Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 16 Apr. 2025 Disguise shells by drawing on facial features and adding yarn hair and hats. Annabelle Canela, Parents, 16 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for draw on

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

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

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“Draw on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/draw%20on. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

draw on

verb
: to come closer : approach
as night drew on
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