Depend (verb)

  1. To be influenced or determined by something.
  2. To rely on someone or something for support or help.
  3. To be contingent upon something.
  4. To trust or have faith in someone or something.
  5. 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:

  1. The success of the project depends on your cooperation.
  2. I depend on my parents for financial support.
  3. Whether we go on vacation this year depends on the pandemic situation.
  4. You can depend on John to always be there for you.
  5. Their happiness depends on their relationship.
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