Depend on
verb
To rely on for support or help.
He depends on his parents for financial support.
Often appears as...
- depend on someone
- depend on something
verb
To be decided by or to change according to the stated thing.
Your success in this project depends on how much effort you put into it.
Often appears as...
- depends on circumstance
- depends on situation
verb
To trust or have faith in someone or something.
She depends on her friends to always be there for her.
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- depend on friends
- depend on teammate
verb
To be affected or influenced by something.
The taste of the coffee depends on the quality of the beans.
Often appears as...
- depend on quality
- depend on factor
verb
To rely on for support or help.
He depends on his parents for financial support.
Often appears as...
- depend on someone
- depend on something
verb
To be decided by or to change according to the stated thing.
Your success in this project depends on how much effort you put into it.
Often appears as...
- depends on circumstance
- depends on situation
verb
To trust or have faith in someone or something.
She depends on her friends to always be there for her.
Often appears as...
- depend on friends
- depend on teammate
verb
To be affected or influenced by something.
The taste of the coffee depends on the quality of the beans.
Often appears as...
- depend on quality
- depend on factor
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Emotional Weight
Using 'depend on' shows a strong emotional or practical reliance on others.
Children depend on their parents for love and guidance.
Pro Tip 2/2Support nuance
'Depend on' is often used to show financial or logistical support, rather than emotional.
Many students depend on scholarships to pay for their education.
Pro Tip 1/2Emotional Weight
Using 'depend on' shows a strong emotional or practical reliance on others.
Children depend on their parents for love and guidance.
Pro Tip 2/2Support nuance
'Depend on' is often used to show financial or logistical support, rather than emotional.
Many students depend on scholarships to pay for their education.
Pro Tip 1/2Emotional Weight
Using 'depend on' shows a strong emotional or practical reliance on others.
Children depend on their parents for love and guidance.
Pro Tip 2/2Support nuance
'Depend on' is often used to show financial or logistical support, rather than emotional.
Many students depend on scholarships to pay for their education.
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