01 v. i. To hang down; to be sustained by being fastened or attached to something above.
imp. & p. p.
Depended; p. pr. & vb. n.
Depending
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To hang down; to be sustained by being fastened or attached to something above.“And ever-living lamps depend in rows.” — Pope.
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To hang in suspense; to be pending; to be undetermined or undecided; as, a cause depending in court.“You will not think it unnatural that those who have an object depending, which strongly engages their hopes and fears, should be somewhat inclined to superstition.” — Burke.
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To rely for support; to be conditioned or contingent; to be connected with anything, as a cause of existence, or as a necessary condition; -- followed by on or upon, formerly by of.“The truth of God's word dependeth not of the truth of the congregation.” — Tyndale.“The conclusion . . . that our happiness depends little on political institutions, and much on the temper and regulation of our own minds.” — Macaulay.“Heaven forming each on other to depend.” — Pope.
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To trust; to rest with confidence; to rely; to confide; to be certain; -- with on or upon; as, we depend on the word or assurance of our friends; we depend on the mail at the usual hour.“But if you 're rough, and use him like a dog, Depend upon it -- he 'll remain incog.” — Addison.
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To serve; to attend; to act as a dependent or retainer.[Obs.]
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To impend.[Obs.]