Entry Word: depend

Function: verb

Meaning: 1 to be determined by, based on, or subject (to) <whether or not we play baseball will depend on how much rain we get>

Synonyms hang, hinge

Related Words base, establish, found, rest, stay; ground

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

Synonyms count, lean, reckon, rely

Related Words commit, confide, entrust, trust

Phrases bank on, figure on

Near Antonyms distrust, mistrust