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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

Example Sentences

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"Some of us won't be around then," he said, but added lasting environmental change depended on thinking long term.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Some of Ayton’s shooting struggles have depended on where the lanky 7-foot-1 Holmgren has been on the court, Redick said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

Consumption has rarely depended this much on faith in one hot sector, and vice versa.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

But he noted shortages of jet fuel could emerge over the next few months in regions that depended heavily on supplies from the Middle East, especially Asia and Europe.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

His motorcycle depended on it, even though his legs were stiff and his entire body trembled.

From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary