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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The answer that “it depends” may not be the clear-cut response that people are seeking.

From MarketWatch

“There are things we’ll do unique with each of the model providers, depending on their expertise.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Depends on your age, depends on type of birth, sleep.

From Los Angeles Times

"In other words, a great deal in the security of Ukrainians depends on the unity of Europe and America."

From BBC

So that leaves public opinion, which will depend heavily on any economic costs the U.S. bears.

From The Wall Street Journal