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verb PHRASAL VERBS depend on/upon sb/sth be affected by sth ADV. crucially, greatly, very much The future of the company will depend crucially on how consumers respond. | entirely, solely | largely, mainly | partly, rather, to some extent | ultimately Whether or not we can go ultimately depends on the weather. VERB + DEPEND seem to The outcome seems to depend on the type of soil used. need ADV. heavily | entirely, solely PREP. for She depends entirely on her parents for money.
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
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depend on/upon sb/sth
TRUST
1. to trust someone or something and know that they will help you or do what you want or expect them to do
• You can always depend on Michael in a crisis.
• [ + to infinitive ]: I'm depending on you to keep your promise.
• [ + -ing verb ]: You can't always depend on the trains arriving on time.
• humorous: You can depend on Jane to be late (= she is always late)., depend on/upon sb/sth
SUPPORT
2. to need something, or need the help and support of someone or something, in order to live or continue as before
• Charities depend on people supporting their activities.
• The country depends heavily on foreign aid.
• Elaine depends upon Bob completely for her happiness.
Cambridge-Phrasal Verbs