depend

[dih-pend] / dɪˈpɛnd /

VERB

count on, rely upon

Synonyms

WEAK

bank on bet bottom dollar on bet on build upon calculate on confide in gamble on lay money on lean on reckon on trust in turn to

VERB

be contingent on

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hinge on rest on revolve around

STRONG

bottom found ground hang rest stay

WEAK

be at mercy of be based on be conditioned be connected with be determined by be in control of be in the power of be subject to be subordinate to hang in suspense hang on pend rest with revolve on stand on trust to turn on

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Whether a Tisza government can do that, and how quickly, would depend on the margin of victory.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

A lot seems to depend on matters of personal choice, will and mood.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Adverse effects depend on the level of lead in the food, the age of the consumer and the frequency of exposure, according to the FDA.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Because these parasites depend on multiple species to survive, their presence can reflect the overall strength of the marine ecosystem.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

Captain Prince said, “Eight bells. Your watch, Mr. Bowditch. Men’s lives depend on that, too.”

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham

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