or count upon
1.
If you ~ something or count upon it, you expect it to happen and include it in your plans.
The government thought it could ~ the support of the trades unions...
PHRASAL VERB: V P n/-ing
2.
If you ~ someone or count upon them, you rely on them to support you or help you.
Don’t ~ Lillian...
I can always ~ you to cheer me up...
PHRASAL VERB: V P n, V P n to-inf