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

That improves the Aztecs to 12-4 overall and 6-0 in conference, which is either alone on top or tied with Utah State depending on Wednesday night’s late game between the Aggies and Nevada. —Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026

How each block froze depended heavily on overnight temperatures and how quickly the water solidified. —Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026

No final decisions on any share offerings or sell-downs have been made, and the timing of any transactions will depend on market conditions, the people said. —Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 14 Jan. 2026

Minestrone That Is Bean-Forward, Not Pasta-Forward Minestrone can swing either way depending on what dominates the pot. —Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2026