rest on

The phrase "rest on" is versatile and can imply dependence, focus, or foundation.

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Definition

B2General

(common)To rely or depend on someone or something for support.

Example

The success of the project rests on the team's collaboration.
Our hopes rest on the new strategy.

B2Visual

(common)To direct one's gaze towards something or someone.

Example

Her eyes rested on the photograph on the wall.
His gaze rested on the horizon.

B2Foundational

(common)To be based on a particular idea, assumption, or principle.

Example

The theory rests on several key assumptions.
Their argument rests on the notion of equality.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "rest on":

lay to rest whole rest resting place rest one's case sleep on at rest half rest lay on rest in peace lay in lay over lay about slept on lay down lie upon sleep in lay back lie back lie down sleep with lie in minim rest sit over lie around sit back sit on