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depend on; rely v.
rely v.

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

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counts on

And he counts on being there "until the flames are gone".

From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026

Santa Margarita always counts on the versatile Trent Mosley to break off a big play or two, but Sierra Canyon’s speed and talent in the secondary has led to five shutouts this season.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 12, 2025

Japan counts on Russia for nearly a tenth of its liquid natural gas, and its companies are investors in a Russian natural-gas project that has continued supplying Japan without interruption during the war in Ukraine.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2025

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

From BBC ● Apr. 6, 2025

Counting them in gives them the tempo, and singing the counts on the opening pitch gives them the starting note.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin