Depend
/dɪˈpɛnd/
Depend means to need someone or something to help you, like when you rely on your parents or friends to support you or keep you safe.
Examples
- I depend on my mom to help me with my homework every night.
- In soccer, we depend on our teammates to work together and score goals.
- My dog depends on me to feed him and take him for walks every day.
Synonyms
rely
count on
trust
need
lean on
Antonyms
independent
self-sufficient
alone
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