depended

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

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depended

In the Senate, he depended on the support of Nebraska’s Sen. Ben Nelson, a moderate Democrat from a ruby-red state.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026

The carrier added that its full-year performance depended on remaining bookings and fuel prices.

From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026

Many earlier studies depended on biochemical techniques that required scientists to break cells open before measuring protein contacts.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 21, 2026

The impact on the supporters would largely have depended upon where they are, and when they intended to get to Mexico City.

From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026

In many cases, whether you lived free or were sent to prison or were executed depended simply on whether the person who tried you was in the right mood.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein