depend on vs rely upon
rely upon vs depend ondepend on and rely upon both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| depend on | No | No | Yes | No |
| rely upon | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
depend on and rely upon
are synonyms defined as:
- depend on and rely upon: put trust in with confidence
Other synonyms of depend on include
depend upon, rely on.
| depend on (verb) | rely upon (verb) |
|---|---|
| be contingent on | put trust in with confidence |
| be dependent on, as for support or maintenance | |
| put trust in with confidence |
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