depend — to rely on someone or something for support, help, or supply
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to rely on someone or something for support, help, or supply
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈpend/
Example Sentences
- My success depends on how much chocolate I eat during exams
- Children depend on their parents for everything
- Whether we go to the beach depends on the weather
depend
VERB[/dɪˈpend/]
to rely on someone or something for support, help, or supply
Success often depends on consistent effort and practice.
Children depend on their parents for support and care. (RELY + CONNECTION = DEPEND)
Depend on effort, extend your skills, and ascend toward success.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin dependere, meaning 'to hang down' or 'to hang from below'. The word originally depicted a literal image of something suspended or hanging, which evolved metaphorically to mean relying on or being supported by something or someone.
Breakdown
de- (down, away) + pendere (to hang, to weigh)
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📝Examples
“My success depends on how much chocolate I eat during exams”
“Children depend on their parents for everything”
“Whether we go to the beach depends on the weather”
“My mood depends on whether my favorite K-pop group released a new song”
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