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

After a particularly melodious rendition of the national anthem—count on the Met audience to go full voice—the curtain soon rose on the Scottish Highlands. — Christopher Barnard, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2026

What to watch Countries Washington has traditionally counted on to magnify its power are increasingly seeking room to maneuver between the world's two largest economies. — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026

When Salvador Perez steals a base, the Kansas City Royals can count on themselves having a special day. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026

As the war wound down, Olivier was becoming more obsessed with directing, often counting on Leigh as his cultured, measured adviser. — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 21 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