Definitions

depend

[dih-pend] / dɪˈpɛnd /

VERB

count on, rely upon

Synonyms

WEAK

bank on bet bottom dollar on bet on build upon calculate on confide in gamble on lay money on lean on reckon on trust in turn to

VERB

be contingent on

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hinge on rest on revolve around

STRONG

bottom found ground hang rest stay

WEAK

be at mercy of be based on be conditioned be connected with be determined by be in control of be in the power of be subject to be subordinate to hang in suspense hang on pend rest with revolve on stand on trust to turn on

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Whether this progress continues depends on the choices we make now.

From Salon

"Our hopes depend solely on God because we are now starting over... our lives are starting anew," he said.

From Barron's

He added that how well a population is adapted depends on how recently its environment has changed.

From Science Daily

Automated services can simplify things, Ashford agreed, “but keep in mind that you may want to take more or less each year depending on your income needs.”

From Barron's

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