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