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Synonyms for de-pends


Grammar : Verb
Spell : dih-pend
Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈpɛnd

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Définition of de-pends

Origin :
  • early 15c., "to be attached to as a condition or cause," a figurative use, from Middle French dependre, literally "to hang from, hang down," from Latin dependere "to hang from, hang down; be dependent on, be derived," from de- "from, down" (see de-) + pendere "to hang, be suspended" (see pendant). Related: Depended; depending.
  • As in pivot : verb revolve around center point
  • As in presume : verb make assumption; believe
  • As in rely : verb have confidence in
  • As in base : verb build plan or opinion on
  • As in suspend : verb hang from above
  • As in underpin : verb base
  • As in dangle : verb suspend
  • As in depend : verb count on, rely upon
  • As in depend : verb be contingent on
  • As in entrust : verb give custody, authority to
  • As in hang : verb suspend or be suspended
  • As in hinge : verb be contingent on
Example sentences :
  • "That de-pends a good deal on where you want to go to," said the Cat.
  • Extract from : « Alice in Wonderland » by J.C. Gorham

Antonyms for de-pends

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