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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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 8 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

draw on

verb
: to come closer : approach
as night drew on
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