i Register
In some senses, depend is marked as literary, archaic. Watch for register when choosing this word.
ADV
crucially, greatly, very much
Whether you pass the exam depends greatly on how much you study before the test.
entirely, solely | largely, mainly | partly, rather, to some extent
ultimately
The success of the project ultimately depends on having enough funding and skilled workers.
VERB + DEPEND
seem to
Whether we can go to the beach this weekend seems to depend entirely on the weather forecast.
ADV
heavily | entirely, solely
PREP
for
My family depends on the local bus service for getting to work and school every day.