count on

British  

verb

1. (intr, preposition) to rely or depend on

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count on Idioms  

1. Also, count upon. Rely on, depend on, as in You can always count on Kent to be punctual, or Carol was counting upon getting a raise in spring. [First half of 1600s]

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Example Sentences

“If quantum developments are viewed as negative for Bitcoin, investors can count on recurring catalysts as the technology advances,” the S3 team wrote.

From Barron's

While their foster homes and orphanages and schools always changed, Danny could count on two things: his sister and their book.

From Literature

However, Musk is counting on using his massive Starship rocket, which is under development and can lift more than five times the payload.

From Los Angeles Times

Mom and Dad were counting on him; they believed he could take care of his sister.

From Literature

Raman would have to peel off labor from Bass, who has counted on and rewarded their support from Sacramento to Washington to City Hall for over two decades.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• bank on
• believe
• believe in
• bet on
• depend on
• lean on
• trust