draws on

VERB

use to advantage

Synonyms

WEAK

effect employ exploit extract fall back on have recourse to make use of rely on require take from

Example Sentences

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As she helps clients weigh the pros and cons of a hardship withdrawal, she said she draws on affirmative phrases such as “Let’s explore steps to secure your future.”

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

This comparison draws on findings from earlier research.

From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2026

The new research, which draws on 40 years of global trade records and pathogen data, attempts to measure the relationship on a larger scale.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Armstrong explains that playing music draws on a long history of organisations, like the US Navy, using songs to start the day.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

This is not surprising, because in time of physiological stress the organism, be it fish or man, draws on stored fat for energy.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson