DEPEND Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

depend

verb

di-ˈpend

Definition of depend

as in to base

to be determined by, based on, or subject (to) whether or not we play baseball will depend on how much rain we get

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Relevance

as in to rely

to place reliance or trust I know I can always depend on you for help when I really need it

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Recent Examples of depend The bigger fall foliage show typically unfolds in late September and can stretch into early October, depending on the year. — Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 More storms are possible Wednesday, depending on the timing of a cold front moving in and pushing a warm front south. — Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2026 The fast-casual model also depended on higher volumes at smaller margins. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026 But that restraint depends on Iranian leaders continuing to believe that avoiding such a confrontation leaves them better off. — Hamidreza Azizi, Time, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for depend

Recent Examples of Synonyms for depend

Verb

The federal case was based on allegations the social media giant misrepresented the extent of child mental health harms caused by apps like Facebook and Instagram.

— Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
The top 500 employers, ranked based on these results, were named Brazil's Best Employers 2026.

— Charlotte Hu, Time, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of base

Verb

Analysts warn that if tech companies rely increasingly on debt to fund AI expansion, higher interest rates could drive up borrowing costs.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Instead of relying on conventional stereo cameras, the system processes visual differences between the left and right images to build a more accurate 3D understanding of a scene.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of rely

Verb

After successful demonstration in ground and airborne trials, the company turned its attention to a GravNav, a system that senses changes in gravity fields.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
There’s no better time to start turning your closet over for the season ahead.

— Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of turn

Verb

The latest available Census of Agriculture data, from 2023, counted about 47,000 cattle and calves in the county.

— Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
Miller sought an injunction similar to the one former Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia received, challenging eligibility rules that count seasons played at a junior college against a player’s four years of eligibility at a Division I school.

— Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of count

Verb

It’s been a long five years since Hamaguchi’s Drive My Car rode a rave of critical support to a Best Picture nomination off of miniscule box-office tallies.

— Joe Reid, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2026
Symone will play Jojo Calhoun, who is the brazen and creative younger sister of Julius (Mitchell), a local bull riding star and talented barrel racer.

— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026