Depend and Hold

Depend

Depend verb - To be determined by, based on, or subject (to).

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Hold and depend are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Hold" instead a verb "Depend".

Hold verb - To have as an opinion.

Usage example: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal”

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Depend and hold are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Depend" instead a verb "Hold".

Nearby Words: holding, holder, holdback

opinion	depend opinion	hold opinion
power	depend power	hold power
people	depend people	hold people
amount	depend amount	hold amount
Other words: time, way, world, objects.

While blind, she learns to depend on her other senses and manages to hold her own against several attackers within days of losing her sight.

Source: Temporary Blindness
In America, directors don't hold copyright unless they are also producers and depend on contract or goodwill for the privilege of "final cut".

Source: Useful Notes / The Auteur Theory
The size of the object and shadow depend on how long you hold the button.

Source: Shadow of Impending Doom

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