Depend
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Existence Link
Use 'depend' to show one thing can't be without another. Healthy fish populations depend on clean rivers.
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Success Connection
'Depend' indicates one's success is tied to another element. Our championship hopes depend on the star player's health.
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Support System
Use 'depend' when talking about relying on others for help. Many startups depend on investors for initial capital.