1. to rely on someone or something for support, help, or to meet one’s needs
2. to be determined or influenced by something else
3. to be certain or confident about something

Examples

• Children depend on their parents for food and shelter.
• The success of the project depends on everyone working together.
• You can depend on Sarah to arrive on time.
• Whether we go to the beach depends on the weather.
• The plants depend on sunlight to grow.
• I depend on my alarm clock to wake me up.
• The outcome depends entirely on your decision.