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Antonyms for count upon


Grammar : Verb
Spell : kount
Phonetic Transcription : kaʊnt



Definition of count upon

Origin :
  • mid-14c., from Old French conter "add up," but also "tell a story," from Latin computare (see compute). Related: Counted; counting. Modern French differentiates compter "to count" and conter "to tell," but they are cognates.
  • As in assume : verb believe, take for granted
  • As in count on : verb rely
  • As in count on/count upon : verb depend on; rely
Example sentences :
  • Should we have to beleaguer it we may count upon some help from within.'
  • Extract from : « Micah Clarke » by Arthur Conan Doyle
  • "Count upon me," I answered blandly, even as I had promised Mrs. Effie.
  • Extract from : « Ruggles of Red Gap » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • The man who is ready to risk all for God can count upon God to do all for him.
  • Extract from : « The Ministry of Intercession » by Andrew Murray
  • The weather is calm, and I count upon making good my landing.
  • Extract from : « Captain Blood » by Rafael Sabatini
  • Then he stated the terms on which Darnley might count upon his aid.
  • Extract from : « The Historical Nights' Entertainment » by Rafael Sabatini
  • This being arranged, gentlemen, you may count upon your servant.
  • Extract from : « The Voyages and Adventures of Captain Hatteras » by Jules Verne
  • But he was by no means sure that he might count upon a welcome.
  • Extract from : « Mistress Wilding » by Rafael Sabatini
  • Count upon that, my Ruth, and Richard shall have naught to fear.
  • Extract from : « Mistress Wilding » by Rafael Sabatini
  • To prove the truth of this assertion you need only to count upon your fingers.
  • Extract from : « Hellenica » by Xenophon
  • Oh, Mr. Lorrequer, we count upon you—you must not desert us.
  • Extract from : « The Confessions of Harry Lorrequer, Complete » by Charles James Lever (1806-1872)

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