Contingent on or determined by
“Blocks change their color depending on the biome they are in.”
Present participle for to need (someone or something) for financial or other support
“Despite this, the least developed countries still depend on trade for more of their income than rich countries.”
Present participle for to be controlled or determined by
“The things on which our lives depend are ones that we cannot understand or control.”
Present participle for to (be able to) rely or trust on someone or something
“You can always depend on her to say or do the right thing regardless of the situation.”
Present participle for to hang down or be sustained by being fastened or attached to something above
“The range of great gaslamps, that depend from the centre of each colonnade, give a brilliant light to the footpath and the shops.”
Present participle for to change or vary based on a given variable
“More typical firms are likely to turn to bond market financing only if it becomes cheaper, something which will depend on market sentiment.”
Present participle for to suppose that something is the case on the basis of probability
Present participle for to droop downwards
Present participle for to maintain or support oneself, especially at a minimal level
Present participle for to hang or suspend in an elevated position
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