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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
1D2E3P4E5N6D

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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