depend

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/dɪˈpɛnd/]

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1. depend (verb) — sense 1

Definition: To be contingent or conditioned; to have something as a necessary condition

Example: We would like to go skiing, but it depends on the amount of snow.

2. depend (verb) — sense 2

Definition: To trust; to have confidence; to rely.

Example: we should all be able to depend on the word or assurance of our friends

3. depend (verb) — sense 3

Definition: To hang down; to be sustained by being fastened or attached to something above, especially in heraldry, where a badge, decoration, or element is suspended from another part of an achievement of arms.

Example: The long rows of teeth on the bulwarks glistened in the moonlight; and like the white ivory tusks of some huge elephant, vast curving icicles depended from the bows.

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