count on

verb

Meaning

To rely on someone or something for help, support, or to happen as expected.

Examples

I'm counting on you to finish the report by Friday.
You can count on her to be honest.

Synonyms: rely on, depend on, trust, bank on

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count on

verb

Pronunciation: /ˌkaʊnt ɒn/

Definition

To rely on someone or something for help, support, or to happen as expected.

Examples

I'm counting on you to finish the report by Friday.
You can count on her to be honest.
We're counting on good weather for the picnic.

How to Use count on

count on someone (prepositional phrase): To rely on a person for help or support. — "I'm counting on my friends to help me move."
count on something (prepositional phrase): To expect or rely on an event or situation to happen. — "You can count on the train being late."

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