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How to sign "depend" in American Sign Language (ASL)? Which versions of two to use? It depends.
Meaning: To rely for support, maintenance, help, etc.
Pronunciation (sign description): Dominant forefinger rests on non-dominant index finger, both held in space, both fingers move downward once.
Context or usage examples (be sure to translate English sentences into ASL): "Their survival depends on him", "He depended on his writing for his income" (ASL glossed as "/\WRITING/\ THAT POSS1 INCOME DEPEND-on".
To be conditioned, influenced, or contingent; to rely, especially for support or maintenance.
Pronunciation (sign description): Dominant forefinger rests on non-dominant index finger, both held in space, both fingers move downward twice.
Context or usage examples: "whether or not we can host a party outdoors will depend on the weather", "Well, it depends".
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