dependable
[dih-pen-duh-buh l]
- capable of being depended on; worthy of trust; reliable: a dependable employee.
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Origin of dependable
Synonyms
See more synonyms for dependable on Thesaurus.comtrustworthy, trusty, trusted, steadfast, faithful, responsible.
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Contemporary Examples
Palmer turned out to be so dependable in his public appearances that Jockey was shocked.
Most have little opportunity to reclaim a life of solid, dependable work.
The Dependable Air Service Act now moves to the House of Representatives, where it is expected to be taken up as soon as Friday.
In this unwelcome role, a patient may come to rely on his one dependable anchor—a familiar place to recuperate.
Hurricane Sandy Disconnects Evacuated Patients From Comfort of PredictabilityKent Sepkowitz
November 2, 2012
But its model has so far proven explainable, dependable, and profitable.
Historical Examples
Of all the useful and dependable articles of food, commend us to the Sandwich.
SandwichesSarah Tyson Heston Rorer
I'm glad she has my panels finished, for I have a feeling that she isn't too dependable, after all.
Miss Pat at Artemis LodgePemberton Ginther
If your physician recommends one to you, you may know she is clean and dependable.
The Mother and Her ChildWilliam S. Sadler
No, paternalism is not dependable, granting that it is desirable.
A Preface to PoliticsWalter Lippmann
Now there you were more likely to pick up with the dependable kind.
Working With the Working WomanCornelia Stratton Parker
dependable
- able to be depended on; reliable; trustworthy
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