Antonyms for count upon

Grammar : Verb

Spell : kount

Phonetic Transcription : kaʊnt

Definition of count upon

Origin : mid-14c., from Old French conter "add up," but also "tell a story," from Latin computare (see compute). Related: Counted; counting. Modern French differentiates compter "to count" and conter "to tell," but they are cognates.

As in assume : verb believe, take for granted
As in count on : verb rely
As in count on/count upon : verb depend on; rely

Example sentences :

Should we have to beleaguer it we may count upon some help from within.'
Extract from : « Micah Clarke » by Arthur Conan Doyle

"Count upon me," I answered blandly, even as I had promised Mrs. Effie.
Extract from : « Ruggles of Red Gap » by Harry Leon Wilson

The man who is ready to risk all for God can count upon God to do all for him.
Extract from : « The Ministry of Intercession » by Andrew Murray

The weather is calm, and I count upon making good my landing.
Extract from : « Captain Blood » by Rafael Sabatini

Then he stated the terms on which Darnley might count upon his aid.
Extract from : « The Historical Nights' Entertainment » by Rafael Sabatini

This being arranged, gentlemen, you may count upon your servant.
Extract from : « The Voyages and Adventures of Captain Hatteras » by Jules Verne

But he was by no means sure that he might count upon a welcome.
Extract from : « Mistress Wilding » by Rafael Sabatini

Count upon that, my Ruth, and Richard shall have naught to fear.
Extract from : « Mistress Wilding » by Rafael Sabatini

To prove the truth of this assertion you need only to count upon your fingers.
Extract from : « Hellenica » by Xenophon

Oh, Mr. Lorrequer, we count upon you—you must not desert us.
Extract from : « The Confessions of Harry Lorrequer, Complete » by Charles James Lever (1806-1872)

Synonyms for count upon

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