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to draw on
[phrase form: draw]
01
to advance toward the end of a specific period of time
Intransitive: to draw on to the end of a period | to draw on towards the end of a period
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
Action verb
Regular
Inseparable
Particle
on
Base verb
draw
Present tense
draw on
3rd person singular
draws on
Present participle
drawing on
Past simple
drew on
Past participle
drawn on
Examples
As we draw on towards the end of the semester, it's essential to finalize our projects and prepare for exams.
02
to use information, knowledge, or past experience to aid in performing a task or achieving a goal
Transitive: to draw on knowledge or experience
Examples
In solving the complex problem, she had to draw on her extensive background in mathematics.
