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单词 draw on or upon something
释义
(phrasal verb) 
Definition
to make use of from a source or fund
He drew on his experience as a yachtsman.
Synonyms
make use of
use
Officials used loud-hailers to call for calm.
employ
the approaches and methods we employed in this study
rely on
They relied heavily on the advice of their advisors.
exploit
The opposition are exploiting the situation to their advantage.
extract
take from
fall back on
have recourse to
See draw

Additional synonyms

in the sense of employ
Definition
to use as a means
the approaches and methods we employed in this study
Synonyms
use,
apply,
exercise,
exert,
make use of,
utilize,
ply,
bring to bear,
put to use,
bring into play,
avail yourself of
in the sense of exploit
Definition
to make the best use of
The opposition are exploiting the situation to their advantage.
Synonyms
make the best use of,
use,
make use of,
utilize,
cash in on (informal),
capitalize on,
put to use,
make capital out of,
use to advantage,
use to good advantage,
live off the backs of,
turn to account,
profit by or from
in the sense of rely on
Definition
to be dependent on
They relied heavily on the advice of their advisors.
Synonyms
depend on,
lean on,
be dependent,
fall back on,
resort to,
be unable to manage without

Nearby words of
draw on or upon something

  • draw
  • draw back
  • draw lots
  • draw on or upon something
  • draw someone out
  • draw something out
  • draw something up

Synonyms of 'draw on or upon something'

draw on or upon something

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