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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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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

Japan counts on Russia for nearly a tenth of its liquid natural gas, and its companies are investors in a Russian natural-gas project that has continued supplying Japan without interruption during the war in Ukraine.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2025

The vote counts on these pages update periodically as results are reported by the Associated Press and county registrars.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 5, 2024

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