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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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

His co-star Siobhán Cullen also drew on a mix of medical guidance and personal insight.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

"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

Emily drew on a surprising new source of authority.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan