draw on

US /drɔː ɑːn/

UK /drɔː ɑːn/

1.

to use information, experience, or knowledge that you have gained to help you to do something

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She had a wealth of experience to draw on.

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The artist will draw on her memories for inspiration.

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utilize exploit tap into make use of resort to

2.

to use money from a particular source

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You can draw on your savings if you need extra funds.

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The company had to draw on its reserves to cover the unexpected costs.

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withdraw access dip into resort to

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drawing draw draw in draw into draw up drawing room draw out