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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Sanchez, a 57-year-old congressman draws on the rural background of his mentor, former president Pedro Castillo, a schoolteacher jailed after a failed attempt to dissolve Congress in 2022.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

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

Barclay's hour-long spoken word performance draws on his upbringing in Huddersfield and his experience of the industrial landscape of northern England, against a soundtrack of live percussion and horn.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

The Lightning robot draws on high-precision satellite positioning systems to stay on course, according to state media.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

Jutta makes a log to match a scale that Werner draws on the tuning coil, carefully spelling the name of each city they manage to receive.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr