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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
to base
[Verb]

to build something upon a certain foundation or principle, or to use it as a starting point for further growth or development

Ex: The new policy is based on the principles of transparency and accountability. 
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to base on

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

Ex: The report is based on extensive research in the field. 
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to build on

to use something as a basis for further development

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

to serve as the foundation or primary cause for something

Ex: Cultural traditions underlie many of the festivals and celebrations we see around the world. 
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to depend
to depend
[Verb]

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

Ex: The success of the project depends heavily on effective communication among team members. 
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to depend on

to require someone or something for support, maintenance, help, etc.

Ex: Many small businesses depend on loyal customers to survive in a competitive market. 
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to ride on

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

Ex: His entire career success rides on the outcome of this project. 
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to live off

to financially survive by depending on someone or something else

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

to be closely connected or have mutual effects

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

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

Ex: The outcome of the game will hinge on the performance of the team's star player. 
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to rest on

to have as a foundation or to be based on a particular idea, concept, principle, or condition

Ex: The decision to invest in renewable energy sources rests on the commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. 
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to rely on

to depend on someone or something for support and assistance

Ex: The company relies on its dedicated employees to succeed. 
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to count on

to put trust in something or someone

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

to rely on something, such as a wall, for physical support or stability

Ex: The tired hiker is leaning on his walking stick for support. 
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to associate

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

Ex: Many people associate the smell of freshly baked cookies with warmth and home. 
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to connect

to establish a logical or causal relationship between ideas, events, or concepts

Ex: The detective was able to connect the seemingly unrelated clues, solving the mystery. 
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to relate
to relate
[Verb]

to make or show a logical connection between two things

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

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

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

to be related to a particular situation or topic

Ex: Scientific research findings often bear on the medical field's advancements. 
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to attribute

to relate or assign a feature or quality to something or someone

Ex: With its awe-inspiring architecture and rich cultural heritage, the city is often attributed with a vibrant and diverse cultural scene. 
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