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depend

verb

/dɪˈpend/

Meaning

to rely on someone or something for support

to rely on or be controlled by someone or something else

Children depend on their parents for care.

Children depend on their parents for support.

depend on

rely, count on, trust, lean on, count, hinge

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rely, count on, trust, lean on

Entry 2

rely, count, trust, hinge

independent, self-reliant, distrust, oppose

Entry 1

independent, self-reliant

Entry 2

distrust, oppose

depend on, heavily depend, depend entirely, depend upon, depend completely, depend heavily, depend largely, depend directly

Entry 1

depend on, heavily depend, depend entirely, depend upon, depend completely

Entry 2

depend heavily, depend largely, depend entirely, depend directly

to make a high-pitched, squeaking noise when moved

To shake slightly, often because of fear, cold, or nervousness.

to make someone believe or feel certain about something

to decorate or adorn something in a showy way

to move upwards or increase in level or amount

to move forward or make progress