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depend

Pronunciation: [dɪˈpɛnd]

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Learn how to use depend in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “relationship”

(verb) to rely on someone or something for help or support. If you depend on a friend, it means you trust them to be there for you when you need them.

Example

I depend on my parents for advice when I have a tough decision.

Example

I don’t depend on anyone for my happiness; I create it myself.

Example

Who do you depend on when you need help?

Context: “condition”

(verb) to be influenced or determined by another factor. This means something will change based on something else.

Example

My homework depends on the topic we are learning in class.

Example

The outcome of the game does not depend on the weather.

Example

Does your schedule depend on your friends' plans?

Context: “agreement”

(verb) to agree to take something only if certain conditions are met. This is like saying you will do something, but only if something else happens first.

Example

I will go to the party, but it depends on if I finish my homework first.

Example

Buying the new game does not depend on my allowance being increased.

Example

Does your trip depend on getting time off from work?

How to pronounce depend

Pronunciation: [dɪˈpɛnd]

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