English · Common Verbs
depend on
/dɪˈpɛnd ɒn/
[/dɪˈpɛnd ɒn/]
rely on
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Definition
To rely on someone or something, or to be decided by a particular factor.
Example
You can depend on me to help you.
You can depend on me to help you.
Etymology
From Latin 'dependere', to hang from, plus 'on'.
How & Where It’s Used
Common for reliance or conditional outcomes.