counts on

VERB

depend on; rely

Synonyms

WEAK

aim for bank on bargain for believe believe in bet bottom dollar bet on expect from heed lean on pin faith on place confidence in plan on reckon on rest on score stake on swear by tab take as gospel truth take for granted take on trust trust

Antonyms

WEAK

disbelieve distrust not expect

VERB

rely

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bank on believe believe in bet on depend on lean on trust

WEAK

aim for bargain for count upon expect from heed plan on reckon on rest on score stake on swear by tab

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disbelieve distrust

WEAK

doubt mistrust not expect

Example Sentences

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“Germany shouldn’t cast doubt over the fact that it counts on the American nuclear umbrella,” Norbert Röttgen, a conservative lawmaker and former German minister, said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

“The public counts on these types of protections to ensure that their families are limiting their exposures to cancer-causing and other health risk-inducing pollutants,” Barrett said.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 16, 2025

Both agencies did not list the death in their case counts on Friday.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2025

Alexander needed 23 pitches to get through the seventh inning, going to three-ball counts on all three batters.

From Seattle Times • May 17, 2024

A classic writer counts on the common sense and ordinary charity of his readers, just as in everyday conversation we know when a speaker means “in general” or “all else being equal.”

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker