Synonyms of drawing on

drawing on

verb

present participle of draw on

1

as in causing

to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)

the general's imprudent remarks drew on a public rebuke by the secretary of defense

Synonyms & Similar Words

• causing
• creating
• bringing
• generating
• prompting
• resulting (in)
• bringing about
• doing
• spawning
• giving rise to
• producing
• translating (into)
• working
• bringing on
• bringing forth
• yielding
• contributing (to)
• invoking
• inducing
• effecting
• making
• breeding
• catalyzing
• effectuating
• setting up
• occasioning
• conducing (to)
• begetting
• introducing
• engendering
• encouraging
• promoting
• turning out
• beginning
• founding
• determining
• establishing
• launching
• initiating
• pioneering
• inaugurating
• developing
• starting
• deciding
• instituting
• fostering
• rendering
• enacting
• cultivating
• furthering
• forwarding
• nurturing
• advancing
• setting
• innovating
• fathering
• nourishing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• limiting
• restricting
• putting down
• impeding
• controlling
• crushing
• checking
• suppressing
• cracking down (on)
• stifling
• repressing
• clamping down (on)
• restraining
• quashing
• smothering
• subduing
• curbing
• inhibiting
• dampening
• arresting
• quelling
• retarding
• reining (in)
• killing
• destroying
• squashing
• squelching
• abolishing
• snuffing (out)
• quenching
• extinguishing
• canning
• liquidating
• demolishing
• stilling

2

as in coming up

to come near or nearer

night draws on, so we should hurry home

Synonyms & Similar Words

• coming up
• closing in
• approaching
• coming
• closing
• bellying up
• nearing
• turning up
• showing up
• nighing
• creeping up
• arriving
• waltzing (up)
• sneaking up
• reaching
• attaining
• hitting
• landing
• gaining
• bordering
• adjoining
• making
• touching
• verging

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• backing (up or away)
• withdrawing
• retiring
• retreating
• receding
• running away
• pulling out
• walking out
• taking off
• shoving (off)
• clearing out
• leaving
• removing
• going
• departing
• exiting
• quitting
• lighting out

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of drawing on

Giving Martian soils a common language The new research work introduces the term ‘areths’ for Martian soil classes, drawing on Ares, the Greek name for Mars. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026

Another creation, the carrot bamboo, brings together vermouth, gin, manzanilla sherry, carrot, yuzu, and shiso, drawing on flavors from both Europe and Asia. — Alessia Armenise, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026

Meanwhile, over in Asia, a top McKinsey executive laid out what sets Asia's owner-CEOs apart, drawing on the firm's research that helps filter out the key factors that determine successful leadership. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 5 Oct. 2026

Instead, the self-regulating organization takes the day-to-day lead in devising standards, conducting oversight, enforcing rules, and punishing bad actors, drawing on its business members’ unique knowledge and real-world expertise. — William R. Gruver, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2026

Peng’s wardrobe consistently locates her within China, drawing on domestic design and recognizable elements of Chinese dress. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026

This marks the first of a series of free cultural activations drawing on the Design Museum’s programs throughout 2026 and 2027. — Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026

Seth MacFarlane curated and helped finance the commissions, drawing on his lifelong devotion to orchestral music and his extensive work with live musicians. — Laura Zornosa, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

By drawing on cues such as voice, facial expression, and behavioral patterns, the OlloBot OlloNi SS1 is designed to initiate interactions in certain everyday situations. — Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026