DEPEND


Meaning of DEPEND in English

■ verb

1》 ( ~ on ) be controlled or determined by.

2》 ( ~ on ) rely on.

3》 archaic or literary hang down.

Phrases

~ing on according to.

Origin

ME: from OFr. ~re , from L. ~ere , from de- 'down' + pendere 'hang'.

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