Synonyms for depend
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : dih-pend |
| Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈpɛnd |
Top 10 synonyms for depend Other synonyms for the word depend
- be at mercy of
- be based on
- be conditioned
- be connected with
- be determined by
- be in control of
- be in the power of
- be subject to
- be subordinate to
- bet bottom dollar on
- bet on
- build upon
- calculate on
- confide in
- gamble on
- hang in suspense
- hang on
- lay money on
- lean on
- pend
- reckon on
- rest with
- revolve on
- stand on
- trust in
- trust to
- turn on
- turn to
Définition of depend
Origin :- early 15c., "to be attached to as a condition or cause," a figurative use, from Middle French dependre, literally "to hang from, hang down," from Latin dependere "to hang from, hang down; be dependent on, be derived," from de- "from, down" (see de-) + pendere "to hang, be suspended" (see pendant). Related: Depended; depending.
- verb count on, rely upon
- verb be contingent on
- I tell you, it's a mighty good thing we got your brains to depend on.
- Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
- Yes, Chatterton does; for you may depend on it, by this time he's found out who she is.
- Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various
- We hope he may depend upon that: we encourage him to think he may.
- Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
- Your crossing the Santee must depend upon your own discretion.
- Extract from : « A Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion » by William Dobein James
- I always keep my own; it is cheaper than to depend on the street boys.
- Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden
- We'll miss you, but it's time we learned to depend on ourselves.
- Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
- Them was his very words, John, 'I depend on you to look after them all!'
- Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine
- Not at all, not at all, depend upon it; so let me go to her this minute.
- Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 5 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
- Consider that my happiness, your own, and my son's, depend upon your compliance.
- Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 5 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
- You'll be called upon, depend upon it, before you are aware.
- Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
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