depend on

phrasal verb·1 sense·particle on

Meanings

1

Need someone or something for support or to function

Why “on”? One thing supports another. A plan can depend on people, facts, money, or past success.

Children depend on their parents.
Children need their parents for support.
Small farms depend on rain.
Small farms need rain for support.

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