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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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“China counts on you to be the driver of domestic demand,” Georgieva said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 10, 2025

“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

Paul Mitchell, prosecuting, asked the court to lie the remaining counts on file.

From BBC • Aug. 27, 2024

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

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