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Definition of: depend
(di·pend′) v.i.
1. To trust; have full reliance: with on or upon.
2. To be conditioned or determined; be contingent: with on or upon.
3. To rely for maintenance, support, etc.: with on or upon.
4. To hang down: with from.
5. To be pending, undecided, or in suspension. See synonyms under LEAN1. [<OF dependre <L dependere <de- down + pendere hang]
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