draw on — to use or exploit a resource, experience, or skill
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to use or exploit a resource, experience, or skill
Pronunciation (IPA): /drɔː ɑːn/
Example Sentences
- The chef drew on his grandmother's secret recipes to win the cooking competition.
- When the zombie apocalypse started, I had to draw on my video game skills to survive.
- She drew on her bank account so much that even the ATM started crying.
draw on
VERB[/drɔː ɑːn/]
to use or exploit a resource, experience, or skill
to use or exploit a resource, experience, or skill
With apron worn and photos torn, she draws on memories reborn!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The phrase originates from Old English 'dragan' meaning 'to pull or drag'. Combined with the preposition 'on', it developed to mean 'to pull upon' and eventually 'to use or utilize something as a resource'.
Breakdown
draw (from Old English dragan, 'to pull') + on (preposition meaning 'upon' or 'relying on'), forming a phrasal verb meaning to extract or utilize from a source.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The chef drew on his grandmother's secret recipes to win the cooking competition.”
“When the zombie apocalypse started, I had to draw on my video game skills to survive.”
“She drew on her bank account so much that even the ATM started crying.”
“Students often draw on online resources for their research projects.”
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