drew 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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"It drew on his Native American heritage and his ties to and love of the Southwest."

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

Khamenei in his statement drew on the same core Shiite themes of martyrdom and resistance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Their report drew on research done in the Highlands' Great Glen and continental Europe.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

Duvall drew on his inner curmudgeon throughout his career.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026

She drew on her gloves, and Robert picked up his hat “Won’t you wait for her?” asked Edna.

From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin