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    depend
    /dɪˈpɛnd/

    verb

    • 1. be controlled or determined by: "differences in earnings depended on a wide variety of factors" Similar be contingent onbe conditional onbe dependent onturn on
    • 2. be able to trust; rely on: "we can depend on her to deliver a quality product"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDEPEND | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    DEPEND definition: 1. to be decided by or to change according to the stated thing: 2. something is not decided yet or…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › dependDepend Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of DEPEND is to be determined, based, or contingent. How to use depend in a sentence.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › dependDEPEND Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Depend definition: to rely; place trust (usually followed by on or upon). See examples of DEPEND used in a sentence.

  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDEPEND definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    If you depend on someone or something, you need them in order to be able to survive physically, financially, or emotionally.

  6. www.thefreedictionary.com › dependDepend - definition of depend by The Free Dictionary

    1. To rely, especially for support or maintenance: Children must depend on their parents. 2. To place trust or confidence: You can depend on his honesty. See Synonyms at rely. 3. To be determined, influenced, or contingent: a grade depending on the results of the final exam. 4. To have a dependence: began to depend more and more on drugs. 5.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › dependDepend - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    To depend is to have confidence in something or someone. You can depend on your most loyal friend to show up for your modern dance performance in the park (although you probably can't depend on her liking it).

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishDEPEND | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    DEPEND definition: used to say that you are not certain about something because other things affect your answer: . Learn more.

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitiondepend verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    Definition of depend verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  10. www.yourdictionary.com › dependDepend Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

    Depend Definition. dĭ-pĕnd. depended, depends. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Origin. Verb. Filter. verb. depended, depends. To be influenced or determined by something else; be contingent ( on) Webster's New World. Similar definitions. To rely ( on) for support or aid. Webster's New World. Similar definitions.

  11. www.wordreference.com › definition › dependdepend - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

    de•pend /dɪˈpɛnd/ v. [ ~ + on/upon + obj] to rely on; place trust in: You may depend on our tact. [ ~ + on/upon] to rely on for support or help: Farmers depend upon the rain and the weather forecast. [ not: be + ~-ing; ~ + on/upon] to be determined by;