depend
Translation
to depend, to rely on, to be contingent on
Examples
It depends on the weather.
It depends on the weather.
You can depend on me for help.
You can depend on me for help.
Children depend on their parents.
Children depend on their parents.
Grammar Patterns
((to depend on sb./sth.)) to be decided by or need help from (sb./sth.) It depends on the weather.
((to depend on sb. for sth.)) to rely on (sb.) for (sth.) I depend on you for advice.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rely on, count on, be contingent on
Etymology
From Latin 'dependere', meaning 'to hang from'. 'de-' (down, from) + 'pendere' (to hang).
Memory Tips
Imagine something 'hanging down from' something else for support. It 'depends' on it.