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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Economists predict the U.S. will see a big increase in inflation in March and beyond, depending on how long the conflict lasts.

From MarketWatch

But this could soon change depending on the course of the war, he added.

From The Wall Street Journal

The cost, I’m told, would depend on what the enhancements include: signs, lights, trees, shade canopies, sidewalk repairs, escalators, and so on.

From Los Angeles Times

However, ultimately the success in recovering higher costs depends on supply-demand fundamentals.

From The Wall Street Journal

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