depends
Translation
to depend, to rely on, to count on
Examples
It depends on the weather.
It depends on the weather.
You can depend on me.
You can depend on me.
Grammar Patterns
((on/upon sb./sth.)) to be decided by or need help from (sb./sth.) It depends on the weather.
((on/upon sb./sth.)) to rely on or trust (sb./sth.) You can depend on me.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rely on, count on, be contingent on
Etymology
From Latin 'dependere' meaning 'to hang from' (de- 'down' + pendere 'to hang'). Something that 'hangs from' another is reliant on it.
Memory Tips
Picture a pendant hanging from a necklace. The pendant *depends* on the chain to stay on.