depend

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   be contingent upon (something that is elided)

   That depends

2. 2
   verb

   To be contingent or conditioned; to have something as a necessary condition

   We would like to go skiing, but it depends on the amount of snow.

3. 3
   verb

   To trust; to have confidence; to rely.

   we should all be able to depend on the word or assurance of our friends

4. 4
   verb

   To hang down; to be sustained by being fastened or attached to something above, especially in heraldry, where a badge, decoration, or element is suspended from another part of an achievement of arms.

   The long rows of teeth on the bulwarks glistened in the moonlight; and like the white ivory tusks of some huge elephant, vast curving icicles depended from the bows.

5. 5
   verb

   To be pending; to be undetermined or undecided.

   a cause depending in court

6. 6
   verb

   To cause to be contingent or dependent on; to set as a necessity.

   There he wilted, obviously depending the disposal of his person and his plight on Bradly, and expecting that to be done at once, too.

7. 7
   verb

   have faith or confidence in

Etymology

From Middle English dependen, from Old French dependre and Latin dependeō, from Latin dē- + pendeō (“to hang”). In this sense, displaced native Old English hangian (“to hang or depend”).