English · Phrasal verb Attested

draw on

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

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

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

vẽ hoặc đánh dấu lên bề mặt

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To appeal to, make a demand of, rely on; to utilize or make use of, as a source.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

nhân tới, dựa vào hoặc sử dụng

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

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

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tiến hành, tiếp tục

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “draw on” mean?

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

Is “draw on” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.