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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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Yes, we will be dependent on foreign expertise and investment.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

"There is no scenario in which we can be dependent," he said on a visit to a hydroelectric dam in eastern France.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

And it should not be dependent on the personnel of the court.

From Slate • Dec. 17, 2025

He launched Castle Rock Entertainment in 1987 so he wouldn’t be dependent on anyone’s approval.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025

“Well, not exactly. The main reason is that I don’t like to be dependent, particularly on electricity, rails, steam, oil, coal, machines, and all those things that can go wrong.”

From "My Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George