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draw on

2 ENTRIES FOUND:

draw on

verb

Definition of DRAW ON

intransitive verb
: approach <night draws on>
transitive verb

Examples of DRAW ON

  1. <the general's imprudent remarks drew on a public rebuke by the secretary of defense>
  2. <night draws on, so we should hurry home>

First Known Use of DRAW ON

15th century

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