depend
verb (used without object)
to rely; place trust (usually followed by on orupon ).
has depended
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present perfectof depend (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The trio’s contributions to the S&P 500 reflect just how much the wider market has depended on AI spending in the last year.
From Barron's ● Jan. 28, 2026
The other eager AI users at the pharmaceutical company were R&D scientists, which makes sense: Throughout their careers, getting ahead has depended on rapidly adopting new technologies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 28, 2025
The program has depended on chemical control with acaricides, pesticides for controlling ticks and mites.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 27, 2024
Ward’s experience made him a steady presence — becoming a de facto veteran leader at age 30 — that the team has depended on throughout much of the season in the absence of key contributors.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2024
Many a great project has depended on a timely word, or on the exertions of some man who rose to the occasion.
From What Shall I Be? A Chat With Young People by Cassilly, Francis Bernard
