depend
intermediateB1/dɪˈpɛnd/ · de-pend
To rely on or have confidence in someone or something.
Meanings
To rely on or have confidence in someone or something.
کسی چیز یا شخص پر انحصار کرنا یا ان پر اعتماد کرنا۔
انحصار کرنا
inhaasar karna
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- depend on
- depend heavily
- depend upon
Example Sentences
I depend on my friends for support during tough times.
میں مشکل وقت میں اپنے دوستوں پر انحصار کرتا ہوں۔
Main mushkil waqt mein apne doston par inhaasar karta hoon.
Our success will depend on our teamwork.
ہماری کامیابی ہماری ٹیم ورک پر منحصر ہوگی۔
Hamari kamiyabi hamari team work par munhasir hogi.
She depends on public transportation to get to work.
وہ کام پر جانے کے لیے عوامی نقل و حمل پر انحصار کرتی ہے۔
Woh kaam par jane ke liye awami naqal o hamal par inhaasar karti hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'depend' like 'on the plane I depend on my co-pilot'.
Visualize a person leaning on another for support.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
پہلا پتھر وہ پھینکے جو خود گناہ نہ رکھتا ہو۔
Pehla patthar woh phainke jo khud gunah na rakhta ho.
Let the first stone be thrown by one who is free of sin.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "dependere" — to hang from
First known use: 15th century
The word 'depend' evolved from the Latin 'dependere', retaining its meaning of relying on something or someone.