Draw on

verb

Word Frequency: 3.7

Definitions

1.verbTo sketch or mark with pencil, crayon, etc., on a given surface.

2.verb(also draw upon) To appeal to, make a demand of, rely on; to utilize or make use of, as a source.

"The reporter drew heavily on interviews with former members of the secretive group."

3.verbTo advance, continue; to move or pass slowly or continuously, as under a pulling force.

"As the day draws on, the oxen will begin to show fatigue."

4.verbTo approach, come nearer, as evening.

"Evening is drawing on; we'd better call it a day."

5.verbTo put on (a garment)

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