hinge upon

Verb

Meaning

be contingent on

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Synonyms

ride turn on hinge on depend on depend upon devolve on rest depend riding hang on turned on be based on be subject to be controlled by be determined by

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Antonyms

fight combat dispute doubt counter contest

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Hyponyms

rest on build on build upon repose on

Examples

The outcomes rides on the results of the election Source: Internet

Your grade will depends on your homework Source: Internet

Our eternal destinies hinge upon which of these two Adams we are “in” when our brief lives on earth come to an end. Source: Internet

"It is important that we address such issues with urgency, for related activities and developments may well hinge upon how many nurses are likely to be available over the next three decades." Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

hinge pivots hinge points hinge termination hinge-back tortoise hinge-lid hingeable