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depend
[ dih-pend ]
verb (used without object)
- to rely; place trust (usually followed by on or upon ):
You may depend on the accuracy of the report.
- to rely for support, maintenance, help, etc. (usually followed by on or upon ):
Children depend on their parents.
- to be conditioned or contingent (usually followed by on or upon ):
His success here depends upon effort and ability.
- to be undetermined or pending:
I may go to Europe or I may not, it all depends.
- Grammar. (of a word or other linguistic form) to be subordinate to another linguistic form in the same construction; to form a part of a construction other than the head.
- to hang down; be suspended (usually followed by from ):
The chandelier depends from the ceiling of the ballroom.
depend
/ »åɪˈ±èÉ›²Ô»å /
verb
- foll byon or upon to put trust (in); rely (on); be sure (of)
- usually foll byon or upon; often with it as subject to be influenced or determined (by); be resultant (from)
whether you come or not depends on what father says
it all depends on you
- foll byon or upon to rely (on) for income, support, etc
- rare.foll by from to hang down; be suspended
- to be undecided or pending
Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms
- ¾±²Ôt±ð°ù·»å±ð·±è±ð²Ô»å verb (used without object)
- °ù±ðd±ð·±è±ð²Ô»å verb (used without object)
- ²õ±ð±ô´Ú-»å±ð·±è±ð²Ô»åi²Ô²µ adjective
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of depend1
Example Sentences
It depends on how much of the cost increase Nike decides to pass on to customers, if any, and how long they think the tariffs will actually be in place for.
It also risks confusing customers, as the same games can be purchased for different amounts depending on whether they are buying the physical game or the digital-only version.
Government bonds have risen in value and that can offset some or all of the fall in shares depending on how your pension savings are allocated.
The charity said the cost would vary depending on rainfall and therefore river levels, but warned if current conditions persist, "it's likely we'll be paying as much as £100,000 per week".
Anderson Economic Group has estimated that tariffs on parts just from Canada and Mexico could lead to costs rising by roughly $4,000-$10,000 depending on the vehicle.
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