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be dependent

VERB

rest

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hang lie reside stay

STRONG

base bottom count establish found ground predicate rely turn

WEAK

be based be contingent be founded be seated on be supported be upheld

Antonyms

STRONG

destroy

WEAK

activate be active carry out do energize move stand walk

Example Sentences

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“One of the best gifts you can give your kids is not to be dependent on them in the future.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

However, this will continue to be dependent on the family's income.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

"There is no scenario in which we can be dependent," he said on a visit to a hydroelectric dam in eastern France.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

And it should not be dependent on the personnel of the court.

From Slate • Dec. 17, 2025

He didn’t want to be dependent on the Government, and he knew Buck’s Peak must have water, if he could only find it.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover

be dependent

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