Depending, Trusting, or Encouraging (On): English Vocabulary List

to put hope and trust in a person or thing

"Bank on his support."

"The team is banking on their star player to recover from his injury in time for the championship final."

to develop something using certain facts, ideas, situations, etc.

"Base your decision on evidence."

"The movie is based on a true story about a soldier who saved many lives during the war."

to loudly support or encourage someone, especially during a performance or competition

"Cheer on your favorite team."

"The fans gathered at the stadium to cheer on their favorite team during the championship match."

to put trust in something or someone

"You can count on me for help."

"You can always count on me for help whenever you need it because that is what friends are for."

to encourage or provoke someone to do something, especially something risky

"The crowd egged him on."

"The crowd egged on the two fighters by shouting and cheering as they circled each other in the street."

to be established or rooted in a specific idea, belief, or principle

"The law was found on justice."

"The company's success was found on principles of innovation and customer satisfaction, guiding all its decisions."

to assist someone in putting on a piece of clothing

"Help him on with his coat."

"The father helped his young son on with his backpack before the boy ran out the door to catch the school bus."

(of an outcome, decision, or situation) to depend entirely on a particular factor or set of circumstances

"The decision hinges on the test results."

"The outcome of the entire trial could hinge on the testimony of a single key witness."

to achieve success or progress based on the outcome of a particular situation or circumstance

"Success rides on careful planning."

"The outcome of the election rides on whether undecided voters choose to support the current candidate or the challenger."

to provide encouragement and motivation for someone

"The praise spurred him on."

"The coach's encouraging words spurred on the athletes to give their best performance of the entire season."

to be determined or affected by something else

"Children depend on their parents."

"The success of the event will depend on the weather because it is planned to be outdoors."

to rely on something, such as a wall, for physical support or stability

"Lean on me."

"The old man had to lean on his walking stick for stability as he climbed the steep stairs."

to have faith in someone or something

"You can rely on me."

"You can always rely on your best friend to give you honest advice when you need it."