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depend
[dih-pend]
verb (used without object)
to rely; place trust (usually followed by on orupon ).
You may depend on the accuracy of the report.
to rely for support, maintenance, help, etc. (usually followed by on orupon ).
Children depend on their parents.
to be conditioned or contingent (usually followed by on orupon ).
His success here depends upon effort and ability.
to be undetermined or pending.
I may go to Europe or I may not, it all depends.
Grammar.(of a word or other linguistic form) to be subordinate to another linguistic form in the same construction; to form a part of a construction other than the head.
to hang down; be suspended (usually followed byfrom ).
The chandelier depends from the ceiling of the ballroom.
depend
/ ɪˈɛԻ /
verb
to put trust (in); rely (on); be sure (of)
to be influenced or determined (by); be resultant (from)
whether you come or not depends on what father says
it all depends on you
to rely (on) for income, support, etc
rare(foll by from) to hang down; be suspended
to be undecided or pending
Other 51Թ Forms
- interdepend verb (used without object)
- redepend verb (used without object)
- self-depending adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of depend1
Example Sentences
And in a divided America, the perception of what actually happened depends on who you are.
"We had good race pace on Friday, but it depends on the temperature," he said.
But whether more residential communities will in future opt for the private model depends largely on whether the police are able to restore public confidence, says Mr Spencer of Policy Exchange.
Overall, fewer children should mean places are easier to come by - but that will vary depending on where you live.
That’s up to 20 fruits depending on the size at harvest.
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