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DEPEND ON

(verb)

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There are 3 meanings of the phrase Depend On.

Depend On - as a verb

Be contingent on

Example: "The outcomes rides on the results of the election"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
depend upondevolve onhinge onhinge uponride5
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Put trust in with confidence

Example: "She is someone you can really rely on when times get rough"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
depend uponrely onrely upon

Be dependent on, as for support or maintenance

Example: "Elderly parents often depend on their adult children"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rely on

Example Sentences

"I often depend on my friends for emotional support."
"Whether we go to the park or the beach will depend on the weather."
"My success in this project will depend on the dedication of my team."
"Students should not solely depend on their teachers for learning."
"The outcome of the experiment will depend on the accuracy of the measurements."
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