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Minhuoc Posted 20 years ago
Grammar

depend

Hi,

Is it right to use the verb "depend" in this sentence?

"We're depending on you to come."

Thanks.
  

Top answer

yes

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11 Answers
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strange! I need an explanation.
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Probably you find it strange because you know another meaning of "depend": X depends on Y.
But we also use it in the sense of count on. We're counting on you = we're depending on you.
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Inchoateknowledge
"Strange but it is true" Queen



Hi,

I know how to use "depend"

The thing I said "strange" is the meaning of the whole sentence.

Is "come" used here suitable?

To me, it is not satisfying. I need your explan
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The meaning of "We're depending on you to come" is

"We're depending on your arrival"
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Muayad JajoThe meaning of "We're depending on you to come" is

"We're depending on your arrival"

No, it means we hope that you will come.

Your sentence means we will not do something, unless you come
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InchoateknowledgeYour sentence means we will not do something, unless you come
we MIGHT NOT do something (such as having complete fun!), unless you come

come is OK here
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I see your point -- thanks Marius
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Thank you.

I'm totally understand and satisfied. Thanks all of you.

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