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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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Whether he will stay or go appears to be dependent on his behaviour too, and the tourists visiting the island.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 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

It will be dependent, however, upon Gen Z having an appreciation of history.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 25, 2025

She did not appear to be dependent on her students.

From "The Great Gilly Hopkins" by Katherine Paterson