depend
1. be contingent upon (something that is elided) (Freq. 10) - That depends • Derivationally related forms: dependent, dependant • Hypernyms: be • Hyponyms: hang by a thread, hang by a hair • Verb Frames: - Something ----s 2. have faith or confidence in - you can count on me to help you any time - Look to your friends for support - You can bet on that! - Depend on your family in times of crisis • Syn: count, bet, look, calculate, reckon • Derivationally related forms: dependency • Hypernyms: trust, swear, rely, bank • Verb Frames: - Somebody ----s something - Somebody ----s somebody
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