Pronunciation

/dɪˈpɛnd/

Definitions

Noun

1. A verb: The act of relying on something or someone for support, assistance, or continuation. For example: “The success of the project depends on the team’s cooperation.”
2. A noun: A person or thing that is relied upon for support or assistance. For example: “She is my dependent for emotional support.”

Verb

1. To rely: To depend or count on something or someone for a particular purpose or outcome. For example: “We must depend on our own resources to overcome the challenge.”
2. To be dependent: To have a need or reliance on something or someone for survival or well-being. For example: “Children are financially dependent on their parents until they reach adulthood.”

Adjective

1. Depending: Relating to or involving dependence. For example: “The outcome of the election will depend on voter turnout.”
2. Independent: Not depending or relying on another for support or action. For example: “An autonomous vehicle is designed to operate independently.”

Phrases

• “Depend on someone” implies reliance or trust.
• “Be dependent on” highlights reliance for survival or sustenance.
• “Dependent variable” is a term in statistics that changes in response to variations in the independent variable.
• “Dependability” refers to the quality of being reliable.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “Their financial future depends on their ability to find stable employment.”
• Verb: “The success of the project depends largely on the weather conditions.”
• Adjective: “The elderly often require additional medical care, which can make them financially dependent on their children.”

Synonyms

• Rely
• Count on
• Depend upon
• Rest upon
• Requisite
• Essential
• Supporting