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depend
verb
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Divide depend into syllables:

de · pend

How to pronounce depend:

Definition of depend:

depend (verb):
to be determined, based, or contingent (see contingent entry 1 sense 1)

Synonyms for depend:

be

Antonyms for depend:

disbelievestraightenforgetdoubtmeasureneglectcalculateknowignoreabstain
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