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Verbs of Existence and Action - Verbs for Dependency and Association

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to dependency and association such as "base", "correlate", and "relate".

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Categorized English Verbs of Existence and Action
to base
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to build something upon a certain foundation or principle, or to use it as a starting point for further growth or development

Ex: The educational curriculum is based on the latest pedagogical research and best practices.
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to develop something using certain facts, ideas, situations, etc.

Ex: They based their decision on the market research findings.
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to use something as a basis for further development

Ex: The team aims to build on the strengths identified in the analysis .
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to serve as the foundation or primary cause for something

Ex: Economic factors underlie the recent fluctuations in the stock market .
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to depend
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to be based on or related with different things that are possible

Ex: In team sports, victory often depends on the coordination and synergy among players.
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to require someone or something for support, maintenance, help, etc.

Ex: In times of crisis , communities often depend on volunteers to help those in need .
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to achieve success or progress based on the outcome of a particular situation or circumstance

Ex: The organization 's credibility rides on how they handle this crisis .
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to financially survive by depending on someone or something else

Ex: He lives off the royalties from his successful book series .
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to be closely connected or have mutual effects

Ex: Employee satisfaction surveys aim to identify factors that correlate with higher workplace morale .
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(of an outcome, decision, or situation) to depend entirely on a particular factor or set of circumstances

Ex: The success of the event will hinge on the weather cooperating for the outdoor activities .
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to have as a foundation or to be based on a particular idea, concept, principle, or condition

Ex: The historical accuracy of the documentary rests upon meticulous research and firsthand accounts.
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to depend on someone or something for support and assistance

Ex: As a hiker , you need to rely on proper gear for safety in the wilderness .
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to put trust in something or someone

Ex: We can count on the public transportation system to be punctual and efficient .
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to rely on something, such as a wall, for physical support or stability

Ex: The elderly woman has leaned on her cane for years to help her walk .
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to make a connection between someone or something and another in the mind

Ex: The color red is commonly associated with passion and intensity across various cultures .
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to establish a logical or causal relationship between ideas, events, or concepts

Ex: The author artfully connects character development with overarching themes in the novel .
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to relate
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to make or show a logical connection between two things

Ex: The architect was able to relate the building design to the cultural influences of the community .
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to be applicable, connected, or relevant to a particular subject, circumstance, or situation

Ex: The legal guidelines pertain to the fair treatment of all individuals , regardless of their background or identity .
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to be related to a particular situation or topic

Ex: I do n't see how that information bears on this case .
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to relate or assign a feature or quality to something or someone

Ex: Kindness is a trait that many people attribute to their favorite teachers.
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Verbs of Existence and Action
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