draws, drew, drawn, drawing
to draw on
phrasal verb
Use resources or knowledge from past experiences
- 1She drew on her experience to solve the problem.
- 2He draws on his savings to pay for the trip.
To draw on means to use things you already know or have experienced to help you with something new. It's like using your past knowledge or skills to help you in a current situation. It's like using your own experiences to guide you.
Remember, drawing on past experiences doesn't mean you have to do things the exact same way. Use what you know as a foundation, but be open to new ideas and approaches.
in a study room
Preparing for the Presentation
Elizabeth
I'm feeling nervous about the presentation tomorrow.
Jeffrey
Remember to draw on your experience from last semester's project.
Elizabeth
You're right, that project taught me a lot about public speaking.
Jeffrey
Exactly, use what you learned to boost your confidence.
during a group study session
Leveraging Past Experiences
Deborah
I'm feeling a bit nervous about the presentation tomorrow.
William
Remember, you can draw on the skills you learned in last semester's public speaking class.
Deborah
You're right, those techniques really helped me before.
William
Exactly, just trust in what you already know.
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Similar to "to draw on":
- 1utilize
- 2employ