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| 1. | [ adjective ] worthy of reliance or trust | |
| Synonyms: | reliable | |
| Examples: | "a reliable source of information" "a dependable worker" |
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| Related terms: | unreliable unreliable tested certain true undeviating straight faithful trustworthy | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] worthy of being depended on | |
| Synonyms: | honest reliable true | |
| Examples: | "a dependable worker" "an honest working stiff" "a reliable source of information" "he was true to his word" "I would be true for there are those who trust me" |
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| Related terms: | trustworthy | |
| 3. | [ adjective ] consistent in performance or behavior | |
| Synonyms: | rock-steady steady-going | |
| Examples: | "dependable in one's habits" "a steady-going family man" |
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| Related terms: | steady | |
| 4. | [ adjective ] financially sound | |
| Synonyms: | good secure safe | |
| Examples: | "a good investment" "a secure investment" |
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| Related terms: | sound | |
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defendable dependably dependance dependent dependant dependency dependence dependability deepened deafened dependent_on dependant_on depend_on defender defendant De_Benedetto De_Ponte |
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