depend

Meanings

• verb

  Be reliant or dependent on someone or something for support, guidance, or authority.

  - "I depend on my boss for guidance in my job."
  - "The baby depends on its mother for nourishment."
  - "The student depends on the teacher for knowledge."

• verb

  Be contingent or conditional upon something.

  - "Your answer depends on your interpretation of the question."
  - "The outcome of the game depends on the performance of the team."
  - "My decision depends on your feedback."

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Pronunciation

1. /dɪˈpɛnd/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2100370"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with depend
mend , send , lend

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Variants

List of all variants of depend that leads to same result
depend , depended , depending , depends , depend on , depend on/upon , depend upon , depended on/upon , depending on/upon , depends on/upon , inter-depend , inter-depended , inter-dependinginterdepends , inter-depends , interdepend , interdepended , interdepending

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Etymology

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From Old French 'depenser', meaning 'to spend', from 'depense', meaning 'expense'. The sense of 'rely on' developed in Middle English.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'dependency theory' was developed in the mid-20th century to explain the economic relationships between developed and developing countries.

2. The concept of dependence is explored in various philosophical and psychological theories, such as attachment theory and Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

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Related Concepts

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1. independence: The state of not being influenced or controlled by others. The opposite of dependence.

2. interdependence: A relationship between organisms or entities where each depends on the other for survival or success.

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Culture

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The concept of dependence is explored in various aspects of literature and art, such as the theme of codependency in relationships, the reliance on technology in modern society, and the societal structures that create dependency and inequality.

How to Memorize "depend"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a chain or web, where each link represents something or someone that depends on another. Imagine yourself as one of the links in the chain.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'depend' with the idea of a safety net or a support system.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym D-E-P-E-N-D: Dependence, Expand, Provide, Empower, Nurture, Develop.

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