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Word entry · 6 letters

depend

Best crossword clue

"Rely on something"

6 letters · collected on this word page

6 lettersPronunciation /dɪˈpɛnd/Part of speech verbSorted ddeenpStarts with DEnds with D2 cluesVery common crossword word
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Definitions

  1. have faith or confidence in

Word origin

From Middle English dependen, from Old French dependre and Latin dependeō, from Latin dē- + pendeō (“to hang”). In this sense, displaced native Old English hangian (“to hang or depend”).

Used in a sentence

  • We would like to go skiing, but it depends on the amount of snow.
  • Gold don't carry any curse with it. It all depends on whether or not the guy who finds it is the right guy. The way I see it, gold can be as much of a blessing as a curse
  • we should all be able to depend on the word or assurance of our friends

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Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues

01Rely on something6 letters
02Rely6 letters

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