dependable

[ dih-pen-duh-buhl ]

/ dɪˈpɛn də bəl /

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adjective

capable of being depended on; worthy of trust; reliable: a dependable employee.

Nearby words

departure, depasture, depauperate, depeche, depend, dependable, dependance, dependancy, dependant, dependantly, dependants

Origin of dependable

First recorded in 1725–35; depend + -able

SYNONYMS FOR dependable

trustworthy, trusty, trusted, steadfast, faithful, responsible.

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Related forms

de·pend·a·bil·i·ty, de·pend·a·ble·ness, nounde·pend·a·bly, adverbin·ter·de·pend·a·bil·i·ty, nounin·ter·de·pend·a·ble, adjective

non·de·pend·a·bil·i·ty, nounnon·de·pend·a·ble, adjectivenon·de·pend·a·ble·ness, nounnon·de·pend·a·bly, adverbpre·de·pend·a·ble, adjectiveun·de·pend·a·bil·i·ty, nounun·de·pend·a·ble, adjectiveun·de·pend·a·ble·ness, nounun·de·pend·a·bly, adverb

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Examples from the Web for dependable

Palmer turned out to be so dependable in his public appearances that Jockey was shocked.
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Most have little opportunity to reclaim a life of solid, dependable work.
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The Dependable Air Service Act now moves to the House of Representatives, where it is expected to be taken up as soon as Friday.
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In this unwelcome role, a patient may come to rely on his one dependable anchor—a familiar place to recuperate.
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But its model has so far proven explainable, dependable, and profitable.
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The peculiarity about this plucky little steamer is that no craft that ever plowed through those waters is so dependable.
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They are known to be such steady, dependable men that they are always snapped up at once.
Our Elizabeth|Florence A. Kilpatrick
You are at ease when you begin your trip; for you know that track, train, and men in charge all are dependable.
Certain Success|Norval A. Hawkins
It is dependable wherever the roads are capable of carrying its load.
The Rural Motor Express|US Government
"Jack Maynard is so dependable," she said, and a distinct note of tenderness trembled in her voice.
The Captain of the Gray-Horse Troop|Hamlin Garland

British Dictionary definitions for dependable

dependable

/ (dɪˈpɛndəbəl) /

adjective

able to be depended on; reliable; trustworthy

Derived Formsdependability or dependableness, noundependably, adverb

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Word Origin and History for dependable

dependable

adj.

1735; se depend + -able. Related: Dependability; dependably.

dependable

adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for dependable

dependable

adjective

Word Origin and History for dependable

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