Count on: meaning, definitions and examples
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count on
[ kaʊnt ɒn ]
trust or rely on
To believe that someone will do what they say they will do; to trust in someone's abilities or character.
Synonyms
depend on, have faith in, rely on, trust in
Examples of usage
- I know I can count on you to help me with this project.
- You can count on me to be there for you when you need support.
expect
To expect or anticipate something to happen.
Synonyms
anticipate, bank on, expect
Examples of usage
- I'm counting on receiving that promotion next month.
- Don't count on the weather being good for the picnic.
Translations
Translations of the word "count on" in other languages:
🇵🇹 contar com
🇮🇳 भरोसा करना
🇩🇪 sich verlassen auf
🇮🇩 mengandalkan
🇺🇦 покладатися на
🇵🇱 liczyć na
🇯🇵 頼りにする
🇫🇷 compter sur
🇪🇸 contar con
🇹🇷 güvenmek
🇰🇷 의지하다
🇸🇦 يعتمد على
🇨🇿 spoléhat se na
🇸🇰 spoliehať sa na
🇨🇳 依靠
🇸🇮 računati na
🇮🇸 reiða sig á
🇰🇿 сенім арту
🇬🇪 დამოკიდებული
🇦🇿 etibar etmək
🇲🇽 contar con
Word origin
The phrase 'count on' originated in the early 19th century, derived from the Middle English word 'counten' meaning 'to take into account'. Over time, it evolved to its current usage to indicate trust, reliance, or expectation.