Synonyms of depend

depend

verb

di-ˈpend 

1

as in to base

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

• base
• turn
• hinge
• ride
• rest
• hang
• found
• establish
• stay
• ground

2

as in to rely

to place reliance or trust

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rely
• count
• stand on
• lean
• calculate
• look to
• trust
• call on
• reckon
• bank on
• figure on
• confide
• entrust
• commit

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• suspect
• question
• distrust
• mistrust

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of depend

Yes, there are wealthy vineyard owners, but there are also thousands of farmers, small and multigenerational wineries, farmworkers, cellar workers, truck drivers, restaurant and hotel employees whose livelihoods depend on this industry. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2026

In an email to The Star on Saturday, district spokesperson Jackie Williams said how the district communicates with families during incidents like the two over the last week may look different depending on the circumstances. — Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 4 Oct. 2026

That answer might depend on who is doing the accounting, analysts say. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 4 Oct. 2026

This year's cars depend heavily on complex algorithms to use their electrical hybrid power. — ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026