English dictionary
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English verb: depend on | |||
| 1. | depend on (stative) be contingent on | ||
| Samples | The outcomes rides on the results of the election. Your grade will depends on your homework. | ||
| Synonyms | depend upon, devolve on, hinge on, hinge upon, ride, turn on | ||
| Pattern of use | Something ----s somebody. Something ----s something | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | build on, build upon, repose on, rest on | ||
| 2. | depend on (stative) put trust in with confidence | ||
| Samples | She is someone you can really rely on when times get rough. You can rely on his discretion. | ||
| Synonyms | depend upon, rely on, rely upon | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s somebody | ||
| 3. | depend on (stative) be dependent on, as for support or maintenance | ||
| Samples | Elderly parents often depend on their adult children. | ||
| Synonyms | rely on | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s somebody | ||
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