depend

//dɪˈpend//
B1Frequency Level 6Neutral
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Verb

dependInfinitive
dependPresent tense
dependedPast tense
dependedPast participle
dependingPresent participle
dependsThird-person singular
1

To rely on someone or something for support, help, or supply of needs.

Children depend on their parents for food and shelter.

2

To be determined or contingent on something; to vary according to circumstances or conditions.

The price depends on the size.

3

To trust or have confidence in someone or something.

You can always depend on her to help you.

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