Draw upon

verb

To use information or resources that you already have.

She had to draw upon all of her experience for the job interview.
Visual representation of "draw upon" - To use information or resources that you already have

Often appears as...

  • draw upon experience
  • draw upon knowledge
verb

To rely on someone or something for support or help.

The charity draws upon the generosity of the public to fund its services.
Visual representation of "draw upon" - To rely on someone or something for support or help

Often appears as...

  • draw upon support
  • draw upon help
verb

To use information or resources that you already have.

She had to draw upon all of her experience for the job interview.
Visual representation of "draw upon" - To use information or resources that you already have

Often appears as...

  • draw upon experience
  • draw upon knowledge
verb

To rely on someone or something for support or help.

The charity draws upon the generosity of the public to fund its services.
Visual representation of "draw upon" - To rely on someone or something for support or help

Often appears as...

  • draw upon support
  • draw upon help
Definition 1 of 2
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Resource Recall

Often implies remembering and using information learned in the past.

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I had to draw upon my high school Spanish to navigate the city.
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Internal Assets

Refers to using personal skills or qualities rather than external help.

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For the leadership role, he needed to draw upon his inner strength.
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Contextual Use

It's used when facing challenges, where previous learning is beneficial.

Illustration for Contextual Use
During the negotiation, she had to draw upon her legal knowledge.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Resource Recall

Often implies remembering and using information learned in the past.

Illustration for Resource Recall
I had to draw upon my high school Spanish to navigate the city.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Internal Assets

Refers to using personal skills or qualities rather than external help.

Illustration for Internal Assets
For the leadership role, he needed to draw upon his inner strength.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Contextual Use

It's used when facing challenges, where previous learning is beneficial.

Illustration for Contextual Use
During the negotiation, she had to draw upon her legal knowledge.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Resource Recall

Often implies remembering and using information learned in the past.

Illustration for Resource Recall
I had to draw upon my high school Spanish to navigate the city.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Internal Assets

Refers to using personal skills or qualities rather than external help.

Illustration for Internal Assets
For the leadership role, he needed to draw upon his inner strength.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Contextual Use

It's used when facing challenges, where previous learning is beneficial.

Illustration for Contextual Use
During the negotiation, she had to draw upon her legal knowledge.
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