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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But Ilaiyaraaja, Krishna says, drew on a wide range of musical traditions from around the world.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

The study drew on data from more than 205,000 U.S. health professionals who participated in three major long-term studies conducted between 1984 and 2021.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

In our first years of marriage, in Indiana, Steve was still in college and we couldn’t afford most delicacies, so I drew on my DIY urges.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

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

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

"This is the dagger Unferth drew on me."

From "Beowulf: A New Telling" by Robert Nye