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
💡 Concept
to use or exploit a resource, experience, or skill
🎵 Rhyme
With apron worn and photos torn, she draws on memories reborn!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/drɔː ɑːn/
🇬🇧 UK/drɔː ɒn/
🌳Etymology
Rootdraw
Suffix-on
🎵Rhyme
wornborntorn
worn
born
torn
🔗Collocations
draw on experience
draw on resources
draw on savings
draw on knowledge
draw on funds
draw on memory
📝Examples
“The chef drew on his grandmother's secret recipes to win the cooking competition.”
😄 Fun example
“When the zombie apocalypse started, I had to draw on my video game skills to survive.”
😄 Fun example
“She drew on her bank account so much that even the ATM started crying.”
“Students often draw on online resources for their research projects.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
utilizetap intoexploituseleverage
Antonyms
ignoreneglectwaste
Related
draw fromrely ondepend onresort to
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