Depend

Pronunciation: /dɪˈpɛnd/

Depend (verb)

  1. To trust someone to help or support you.
  2. To be affected or decided by something else.
  3. To require something to achieve a result.

Examples

  • You can depend on her to finish the project.
  • They depend on him for guidance.

Common collocations: depend on someone, fully depend, depend on circumstances, largely depend, depend on resources

Synonyms of Depend

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Depend

  • when discussing self-sufficiency
  • when emphasizing personal capability