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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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India has a roughly two-month buffer of crude oil and petroleum products, but counts on more limited stores of cooking or natural gas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

The vote counts on these pages update periodically as results are reported by the Associated Press and county registrars.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 5, 2024

Luppichini counts on the technical skills of ordinary people in Gaza who have made themselves available to create solutions to counteract the effects of the blackouts.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2024

Another judge later reinstated the two counts on which Bologna was tried.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 14, 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