depend
verb (used without object)
to rely; place trust (usually followed by on orupon ).
have depended
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present perfectof depend.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 impact on the supporters would largely have depended upon where they are, and when they intended to get to Mexico City.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
Some countries that historically have depended on the Middle East for their natural gas are facing severe shortages today.
From Barron's ● Apr. 24, 2026
For decades, researchers have depended on indirect computational techniques such as molecular dynamics and Monte Carlo simulations to estimate configurational integrals.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 15, 2026
By comparison, the three network newscasts have depended entirely on the quality of the journalist covering the hush-money trial.
From Salon ● May 28, 2024
What degree of indulgence was shewn to this form of irregularity appears to have depended upon the part of the coach in which the extra seat was provided.
From The History of the Post Office From Its Establishment Down to 1836 by Joyce, Herbert
