depend upon meaning and definition

DEPEND UPON verb

Definition of depend upon (verb)

1. be contingent on
   • "The outcomes rides on the results of the election"; "Your grade will depends on your homework"
   • synonyms: depend on, devolve on, hinge on, hinge upon, ride, turn on
2. put trust in with confidence
   • "she is someone you can really rely on when times get rough"; "you can rely on his discretion"
   • synonyms: depend on, rely on, rely upon