depend
/dɪˈpend/
de · pend
dɪ · ˈpend
English Definition
v. rely on
Significado en Español
depender
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
phụ thuộc, tùy thuộc
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Example Sentence
You can depend on me.
你可以依靠我。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
de(strengthen)+pend(hang)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word most similar in meaning to “depend”:
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A
rely
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B
cancel
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C
avoid
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D
create
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A — rely.
“depend” means v. rely on
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Young children ______ on their parents for food and shelter.
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A
ignore
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B
avoid
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C
abandon
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D
depend
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D — depend.
“depend” means v. rely on
Common questions about “depend”
What does “depend” mean?
depend — v. rely on. In Chinese: 依靠，取决于.
How do you pronounce “depend”?
depend is pronounced /dɪˈpend/. It breaks into 2 syllables: de · pend.
How do you use “depend” in a sentence?
You can depend on me. (你可以依靠我。)
What are synonyms for “depend”?
rely, trust — all close in meaning to depend (v. rely on).
Is “depend” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. depend appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “depend”?
de(strengthen)+pend(hang)
