to depend
Pronunciation
/dɪˈpɛnd/

Definition & Meaning of "depend"in English

to depend
01

to be based on or related with different things that are possible

Transitive: to depend on sth
to depend definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
State verb
Regular
Present tense
depend
3rd person singular
depends
Present participle
depending
Past simple
depended
Past participle
depended
Examples
The success of the project depends heavily on effective communication among team members.
02

to place trust or reliance on someone or something

Transitive: to depend on sb
Examples
I can depend on my best friend to provide a listening ear during challenging times.
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