depend upon

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Word: Depend Upon

Definition:
The phrase "depend upon" means to trust someone or something to do what is needed or expected. When you depend upon someone, you rely on them for support or help.

Usage Instructions:

• Context: Use "depend upon" when you want to express that you trust someone or that something is based on a particular condition.
• Structure: Typically, you use "depend upon" followed by a noun (the person or thing you are relying on).

Examples:

1. Trust Example: "I really depend upon my friend when I need advice."
2. Conditional Example: "Your success will depend upon how much effort you put into your studies."

Advanced Usage:

• "Depend upon" can also be used in more complex sentences, such as in discussions about conditions or outcomes:
  • "The project's success depends upon the cooperation of all team members."

Word Variants:

• Depend: The base form of "depend upon."
  • Example: "I depend on my family for support."
• Dependency: A noun form that refers to the state of relying on someone or something.
  • Example: "Her dependency on caffeine is concerning."

Different Meanings:

"Depend upon" primarily means to rely or trust, but it can also suggest that something is conditional: - "The outcome of the game will depend upon the weather."

Synonyms:

• Rely on
• Count on
• Trust in
• Lean on

Idioms:

• "Count on": This is similar to "depend upon" and means you believe someone will help you.
  • Example: "You can count on me to help you with your project."

Phrasal Verbs:

• "Rely on": Similar to "depend upon," this phrasal verb also means to trust someone or something.

Academic

Verb

1. put trust in with confidence
   • she is someone you can really rely on when times get rough
   • you can rely on his discretion
2. be contingent on
   • The outcomes rides on the results of the election
   • Your grade will depends on your homework

Synonyms

• depend on
• rely on
• rely upon
• devolve on
• ride
• turn on
• hinge on
• hinge upon