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to rest on
01
to be influenced based on a thing or person's actions or existence
Transitive: to rest on sth
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
state verb
regular
inseparable
particle
on
base verb
rest
present tense
rest on
3rd person singular
rests on
present participle
resting on
past simple
rested on
past participle
rested on
Examples
The success of the project rests on the collaborative efforts of the entire team.
02
to have as a foundation or to be based on a particular idea, concept, principle, or condition
Transitive: to rest on a concept or principle
Examples
The decision to invest in renewable energy sources rests on the commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.
