DRAWS UPON is a phrase that can be used to describe the act of using something as a resource. It can be broken down into three words: USES, TAPS, and TAPSINTO. USES implies taking advantage of something, while TAPS suggests accessing a resource, and TAPSINTO implies drawing from a source. Together, these three words form the phrase DRAWS UPON, which can be used to describe the act of utilizing something as a resource.