depend
verb (used without object)
to rely; place trust (usually followed by on orupon ).
will depend
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future tenseof depend.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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Saab faces a maximum of 20 years in prison for the money laundering charge, but his sentence and the forfeiture amount will depend on his cooperation with US authorities.
From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026
“The medium-term impact of Fed tightening on equities will depend on how tightening affects earnings growth, which is the most important driver of stocks,” they said.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026
"The amount each customer receives will depend on the profit generated and how long they have been a Share Energy customer."
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
As AI becomes ubiquitous, any advantage to be gained will depend on the complementary assets around it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
The transposition you will use for one of these instruments will depend on what type of part you have in hand, and what instrument you would like to play that part.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
