Synonyms of depends

depends

verb

present tense third-person singular of depend

1

as in rests

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

• rests
• turns
• rides
• stays
• hinges
• hangs
• establishes
• grounds
• bases
• founds

2

as in relies

to place reliance or trust

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• relies
• counts
• stands on
• leans
• looks to
• banks on
• calls on
• calculates
• reckons
• trusts
• figures on
• confides
• entrusts
• commits

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• questions
• suspects
• distrusts
• mistrusts

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of depends

But their ability to deliver useful results depends on the quality, accessibility and governance of the data behind them. — Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Capital gains taxes apply to profits taken from appreciated investments, and the tax rate depends on how long the investor has owned the asset. — Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 26 July 2026

Whether Moore will get his opportunity to make an impression in north London largely depends on the club’s summer business, with Tottenham targeting reinforcements in wide areas. — Elias Burke, New York Times, 26 July 2026

America’s strength depends on trust, integrity, and accountability. — Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 July 2026

While visual effects can enhance martial arts on screen, Wu argues that authentic filmmaking still depends on performance. — Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 25 July 2026

The price of the luxe-looking pool starts at $11,700 and depends on the custom plan the customer and seller come up with. — Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026

Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 A partnership breakthrough depends on saying the plain thing plainly. — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026

The number of meteors an observer can see in an hour depends strongly on sky conditions. — Joe Rao, Space.com, 18 July 2026