depend

/dɪˈpɛnd/
verb
  1. To be controlled or determined by something else; to rely on a condition or factor.
    • Your grade will depend on how well you prepare for the exam.
    • The success of the project depends on everyone doing their part.
    • Whether we go to the beach depends on the weather.
  2. To rely on someone or something for support, help, or survival.
    • She depends on her bicycle to get to work every day.
    • Young animals depend on their parents for food and protection.
    • The community depends on volunteers to run the food bank.
  3. To be confident that something will happen or be true; to trust.
    • I depend on this map to find my way around the city.
    • You can depend on him to arrive on time.
    • They depend on the bus schedule being accurate.
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