depend | ||
1. | [ verb ] be contingent upon (something that is ellided) | |
Examples: | "That depends" |
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Related terms: | be hand_by_a_hair | |
2. | [ verb ] have faith or confidence in | |
Synonyms: | calculate count look reckon bet | |
Examples: | "you can count on me to help you any time" "Look to your friends for support" "You can bet on that!" "Depend on your family in times of crisis" |
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Related terms: | trust dependence | |
Similar spelling: |
defend dependent dependant depend_on defender deepened deafened defending defendant De_Ponte |