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Synonyms for depend


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

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Définition of depend

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.
  • verb count on, rely upon
  • verb be contingent on
Example sentences :
  • I tell you, it's a mighty good thing we got your brains to depend on.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • Yes, Chatterton does; for you may depend on it, by this time he's found out who she is.
  • Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various
  • We hope he may depend upon that: we encourage him to think he may.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • Your crossing the Santee must depend upon your own discretion.
  • Extract from : « A Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion » by William Dobein James
  • I always keep my own; it is cheaper than to depend on the street boys.
  • Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden
  • We'll miss you, but it's time we learned to depend on ourselves.
  • Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
  • Them was his very words, John, 'I depend on you to look after them all!'
  • Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine
  • Not at all, not at all, depend upon it; so let me go to her this minute.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 5 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • Consider that my happiness, your own, and my son's, depend upon your compliance.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 5 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • You'll be called upon, depend upon it, before you are aware.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
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