Count on: meaning, definitions and examples

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[ kaʊnt ɒn ]

Phrasal verb
Context #1 | Phrasal verb

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.
Context #2 | Phrasal verb

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

Etymology

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.