Depend
(verb)
- To be influenced or determined by something.
- To rely on someone or something for support or help.
- To be contingent upon something.
- To trust or have faith in someone or something.
- To be connected or related in a particular way.
Origin:
From middle french dependre, from latin dependēre (“to hang down”), from de- (“from”) + pendēre (“to hang”).
Examples:
- The success of the project depends on your cooperation.
- I depend on my parents for financial support.
- Whether we go on vacation this year depends on the pandemic situation.
- You can depend on John to always be there for you.
- Their happiness depends on their relationship.