depend
verb (used without object)
to rely; place trust (usually followed by on orupon ).
depends
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present tense formof depend (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Well that depends on which calendar you follow.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
The country of 400,000 people doesn’t have a military of its own and depends on its membership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and a defense pact with the U.S. for security.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
Whether you can buy a house at a discount depends on location.
From Barron's ● Aug. 30, 2026
When axons are damaged or severed, recovery depends heavily on whether neurons can rebuild those connections.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 29, 2026
“Well, it depends on who is telling the story. Don’t you remember the Shadow Queen in Ella St. Clay’s book?”
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
