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lean on

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb lean on has 1 sense
  1. lean on, rest on, lean against - rest on for support; "you can lean on me if you get tired"
    --1 is one way to touch, adjoin, meet, contact
    Sample sentences:
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Definitions from the Web

lean on (verb)

Definition: To rely on or depend heavily on someone or something.

Synonyms: depend on, count on, trust, rely on

Example sentence 1: In times of crisis, we often lean on our friends for support.

Example sentence 2: The team can lean on their experienced captain to guide them through tough matches.

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lean on (phrasal verb)

Definition: To place weight or pressure on something by pressing or resting against it.

Synonyms: rest on, press on, bear down on

Example sentence 1: The tired hiker leaned on his walking stick to catch his breath.

Example sentence 2: Don't lean on the door; it might open and cause an accident.

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