depend upon

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Verb depend upon has 1 sense

depend on, devolve on, depend upon, ride, turn on, hinge on, hinge upon - be contingent on; "The outcomes rides on the results of the electin"; "Your grade will depends on your homework"
Sample sentences:
Something ----s somebody
Something ----s something

Definitions from the Web

Term: depend upon

Part of Speech: verb phrase

Sense:

To rely or trust on someone or something for guidance, support, or assistance.
To be contingent on someone or something.
To be determined by someone or something.
To need someone or something for survival or success.

Usage:

She depends upon her best friend for emotional support.
The success of the project depends upon adequate funding.
Whether we go for a picnic tomorrow will depend upon the weather.
The plant's growth depends upon regular watering and sunlight.

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