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depend on

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Verb1.depend on - be contingent on; "The outcomes rides on the results of the election"; "Your grade will depends on your homework"
depend upon, devolve on, hinge on, hinge upon, turn on, ride
build on, build upon, repose on, rest on - be based on; of theories and claims, for example; "What's this new evidence based on?"
2.depend on - put trust in with confidence; "she is someone you can really rely on when times get rough"; "you can rely on his discretion"
rely on, rely upon, depend upon
3.depend on - be dependent on, as for support or maintenance; "elderly parents often depend on their adult children"
rely on


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In the first instance, the success of the usurpation will depend on the executive and judiciary departments, which are to expound and give effect to the legislative acts; and in the last resort a remedy must be obtained from the people who can, by the election of more faithful representatives, annul the acts of the usurpers.
Federalist Papers Authored by James Madison by Madison, James View in context
It will depend on you, and it could depend on no better man.
A Tale Of Two Cities by Dickens, Charles View in context
Reginald has long wished, I know, to see the captivating Lady Susan, and we shall depend on his joining our party soon.
Lady Susan by Austen, Jane View in context
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