count on

verb

counted on; counting on; counts on

transitive verb

: to look forward to as certain : anticipate

counted on winning

Examples of count on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As much has been made about the tight end production in terms of receptions, Georgia counts on them as perimeter blockers. — Connor Riley, AJC.com, 10 Sep. 2026

But Drury is counting on his moves getting them back in the mix. — Peter Baugh, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Socialists are counting on the promise of a society where all needs are met by a benevolent government to convert voters to their ranks. — Nolan Finley The Detroit News, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026

Regent is reducing the passenger count on Explorer Class ships to expand cabin sizes while readying to unveil the opulent Seven Seas Prestige ship in December. — Janice Wald Henderson, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1642, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for count on

• anton
• argon
• axon
• baronne
• baryon
• baton
• boron
• buisson
• bygone
• capon
• cardon
• chiffon