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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

“Our incentive levels and home sales gross margin for the remainder of the year will be dependent on the strength of demand, changes in mortgage interest rates, and other market conditions,” Jessica Hansen, D.R.

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

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

From Slate • Dec. 17, 2025

Like Borenstein, he said the pipeline proposal is a sign that Phillips 66 and Kinder Morgan believe California will continue to be dependent on gasoline for many years, despite its decarbonization goals.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 26, 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