Synonyms of depend

depend

verb

di-ˈpend 

1

as in to base

to be determined by, based on, or subject (to)

whether or not we play baseball will depend on how much rain we get

Synonyms & Similar Words

• base
• turn
• hinge
• ride
• rest
• hang
• found
• establish
• stay
• ground

2

as in to rely

to place reliance or trust

I know I can always depend on you for help when I really need it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rely
• count
• stand on
• lean
• calculate
• look to
• trust
• call on
• reckon
• bank on
• figure on
• confide
• entrust
• commit

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• suspect
• question
• distrust
• mistrust

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of depend

Those who visit can, depending on the scope of the site, meet former players, take part in games and tournaments, and actually watch post-season play. —Brian Steinberg, Variety, 10 June 2026

Traditional turbine production often depends on long-lead forgings, specialized tooling, and significant inventory commitments. —Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026

For a buyer purchasing a $200,000 home, the math is striking — up to $50,000 in assistance could mean walking into closing with little out-of-pocket cash, depending on how the financing is structured. —Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026

While there won't be a uniform response among all lenders, borrowers should expect to see slight increases now and potentially again next week, depending on the comments made after the Fed's meeting. —Matt Richardson, CBS News, 10 June 2026