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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The prince has long been committed to raising awareness about men’s mental health and suicide, drawing on his own experiences witnessing the issue firsthand while serving as an air ambulance pilot. Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025 The deeply personal project sees Manenti drawing on his family history to tell a story of intimacy, memory and resilience between two worlds. Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025 In response to a large number of claims, and after drawing on its own insurance, the plan was allowed to seek $1 billion from the companies that fund it. Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2025 Lisberger shot the actors in black-and-white 70mm in white suits with black shapes drawn on them that could be used to create electronic circuitry via backlit animation later in post. Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 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 16 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

draw on

verb
: to come closer : approach
as night drew on
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