depend upon Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb be contingent on
    hinge upon; depend on; turn on; devolve on; ride; hinge on.
    • The outcomes rides on the results of the election
    • Your grade will depends on your homework
  2. verb put trust in with confidence
    rely upon; rely on; depend on.
    • she is someone you can really rely on when times get rough
    • you can rely on his discretion

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