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Verb
S:
(v)
depend on
,
devolve on
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depend upon
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ride
,
turn on
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hinge on
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hinge upon
(be contingent on)
"The outcomes rides on the results of the election"; "Your grade will depends on your homework"
S:
(v)
depend on
,
depend upon
,
rely on
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rely upon
(put trust in with confidence)
"she is someone you can really rely on when times get rough"; "you can rely on his discretion"
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S:
(v)
depend on
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rely on
(be dependent on, as for support or maintenance)
"elderly parents often depend on their adult children"