Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the phrase
Rest On.
Rest On - as a verb
Rest on for support
Example: "You can lean on me if you get tired"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lean againstlean onUse as a basis for theories and claims
Example: "What is this new evidence built on"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
build onbuild uponrepose onHypernyms (Closely Related)
depend ondepend upondevolve onhinge onhinge uponrideHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"Her hopes rest on him winning the competition."
"To achieve success, your performance must rest on dedication."
"The decision will ultimately rest on the judge's discretion."
"Her eyes were red-rimmed and heavy-lidded, as if her mind had finally found rest on a hard and narrow pillow."
"His weighing and selecting had found rest on a choice between anger and games."
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