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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

His message continued: "V was very excited when I told him of this option. And he really counts on it to happen."

From BBC • Nov. 21, 2025

Santa Margarita always counts on the versatile Trent Mosley to break off a big play or two, but Sierra Canyon’s speed and talent in the secondary has led to five shutouts this season.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2025

Alexander needed 23 pitches to get through the seventh inning, going to three-ball counts on all three batters.

From Seattle Times • May 17, 2024

“Jimmy and”—she counts on her fingers—“eleven little boys who are five, four, three, one and zero.”

From "Al Capone Does My Shirts" by Gennifer Choldenko