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be dependent

VERB

rest

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hang lie reside stay

STRONG

base bottom count establish found ground predicate rely turn

WEAK

be based be contingent be founded be seated on be supported be upheld

Antonyms

STRONG

destroy

WEAK

activate be active carry out do energize move stand walk

Example Sentences

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be dependent

"It's really critical to help people go back to work. They don't want to be dependent on aid."

From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026

In PCs, it will be dependent on other companies putting pieces together.

From Barron's ● Jun. 2, 2026

“One of the best gifts you can give your kids is not to be dependent on them in the future.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 23, 2026

“The global market will be dependent on trade barriers.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026

She did not appear to be dependent on her students.

From "The Great Gilly Hopkins" by Katherine Paterson

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