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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

Example Sentences

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Trucks, farm tractors, buses, building site machinery and even shipping depend on it.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

According to the team, these microbes did not depend on sunlight.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

The fuel shortage is especially tough for businesses in Myanmar because so many depend on generators for power; the electricity grid provides only a few hours of power a day in most of Yangon.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Some families have resided in the U.A.E. for generations on visas that must be renewed every few years and depend on employment or property ownership.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

“If it was to be secret,” said Jane, “say not another word on the subject. You may depend upon my seeking no further.”

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.