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rest on
verb as in count on
verb as in count on/count upon
verb as in depend
verb as in hinge on
verb as in lean
verb as in push
Strong matches
Example Sentences
It meant British hopes of reaching the final for the first time since 1981 - when the competition was known as the Federation Cup - rested on a deciding doubles match.
Any last chance of the Trojans salvaging their season — or at least securing a bowl bid — rested on his broad shoulders.
The once and future president is certainly not resting on precedent.
"Despite Wiltshire's reputation as a safe county", he urged people not to "rest on our laurels", warning that children in Wiltshire are being exploited.
She found Keke there, asleep in her nightgown with her head resting on the kitchen table.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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