Verbs for Dependency and Association

completely lacking moral or honorable purpose or character

His base actions shocked everyone at the party.

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

The report is based on extensive research in the field.

to use something as a basis for further development

The company plans to build on its reputation for quality service.

to serve as the foundation or primary cause for something

Cultural traditions underlie many of the festivals and celebrations we see around the world.

to be based on or related with different things that are possible

The success of the project depends heavily on effective communication among team members.

to be determined or affected by something else

The success of a startup company can depend on securing funding, market demand, and effective marketing strategies.

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

His entire career success rides on the outcome of this project.

to financially survive by depending on someone or something else

The unemployed man is currently living off his savings until he finds a new job.

to be closely connected or have mutual effects

The increase in exercise tends to correlate with improvements in overall health and well-being.

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

The outcome of the game will hinge on the performance of the team's star player.

to be influenced based on a thing or person's actions or existence

The success of the project rests on the collaborative efforts of the entire team.

to have faith in someone or something

Parents often rely on teachers to provide a quality education for their children.

to put trust in something or someone

You can count on me to help you with the project; I'm always here for support.

to rely on someone or something for assistance, guidance, etc.

The company has leaned on its loyal customers for years.

to make a connection between someone or something and another in the mind

Many people associate the smell of freshly baked cookies with warmth and home.

to join two or more things together

The electrician will connect the wires to establish the electrical circuit.

to make or show a logical connection between two things

The scientist was able to relate the observed patterns in the data to the underlying principles of the experiment.

to be applicable, connected, or relevant to a particular subject, circumstance, or situation

In the context of the discussion, please only raise questions that pertain to the current agenda.

to affect someone or something, particularly in a burdensome way

The tragic incident continues to bear on the community's well-being.

to think or say that something is caused by a certain thing

Scientists attribute climate change to human activity.