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Meaning of count on
The primary meaning of "count on" is to rely on someone or something to do or provide something.
Etymology of count on
The phrase "count on" originated in the mid-17th century, from the idea of counting or reckoning on something as a certainty
It is derived from the Old English words "cunnian" (to know) and "on" (on, upon), and has been used in various forms since the 16th century
Synonyms
rely on
depend on
trust in
bank on
look to
turn to
lean on
hope for
expect
anticipate
look forward to
await
wait for
believe in
have faith in
be confident in
be sure of
be certain of
reckon on
calculate on
figure on
presume on
take for granted
assume
presume
expectorate
count upon
depend upon
trust upon
Definitions
- To rely on someone or something to do or provide something
- * To be confident or certain that something will happen or that someone will do something
Usage Examples
- I count on my friends to support me in difficult times
- * You can count on me to be there for you
- * She counts on her intuition to make important decisions