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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

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 28 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

draw on

verb
: to come closer : approach
as night drew on
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