Depend

usgb/dɪˈpend/
verb

To need something or someone in order to exist, or to be successful or effective.

She depends on her parents for financial support.
Visual representation of "depend" - To need something or someone in order to exist, or to be successful or effective

Often appears as...

  • depend on
  • depend upon
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Existence Link

Use 'depend' to show one thing can't be without another.

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Healthy fish populations depend on clean rivers.
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Success Connection

'Depend' indicates one's success is tied to another element.

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Our championship hopes depend on the star player's health.
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Support System

Use 'depend' when talking about relying on others for help.

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Many startups depend on investors for initial capital.
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