depend on (2)
Meaning: If you depend on someone, you rely on them to give you what you need.
Synonym: rely on, count onFor example:
- depend on sb/sth We depend on each other for help when we have problems. We can't depend on the government to help us.
- depend on sb/sth for sth Children depend on their parents for food, shelter and an education.
Quick Quiz:
Sanjeep's parents are very old and poor. They depend on him for
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