dependable

[ dih-pen-duh-buhl ]

/ dɪˈpɛn də bəl /

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adjective

capable of being depended on; worthy of trust; reliable: a dependable employee.

Origin of dependable

First recorded in 1725–35; depend + -able

SYNONYMS FOR dependable

trustworthy, trusty, trusted, steadfast, faithful, responsible.

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OTHER WORDS FROM dependable

de·pend·a·bil·i·ty, de·pend·a·ble·ness, noun de·pend·a·bly, adverb in·ter·de·pend·a·bil·i·ty, noun in·ter·de·pend·a·ble, adjective

non·de·pend·a·bil·i·ty, noun non·de·pend·a·ble, adjective non·de·pend·a·ble·ness, noun non·de·pend·a·bly, adverb pre·de·pend·a·ble, adjective un·de·pend·a·bil·i·ty, noun un·de·pend·a·ble, adjective un·de·pend·a·ble·ness, noun un·de·pend·a·bly, adverb

Words nearby dependable

departmentalize, departure, depasture, depauperate, depend, dependable, dependant, dependence, dependency, dependency-prone, dependent

Example sentences from the Web for dependable

Palmer turned out to be so dependable in his public appearances that Jockey was shocked.

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Most have little opportunity to reclaim a life of solid, dependable work.

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The Dependable Air Service Act now moves to the House of Representatives, where it is expected to be taken up as soon as Friday.

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In this unwelcome role, a patient may come to rely on his one dependable anchor—a familiar place to recuperate.

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But its model has so far proven explainable, dependable, and profitable.

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The peculiarity about this plucky little steamer is that no craft that ever plowed through those waters is so dependable.

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They are known to be such steady, dependable men that they are always snapped up at once.

Our Elizabeth |Florence A. Kilpatrick
You are at ease when you begin your trip; for you know that track, train, and men in charge all are dependable.

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It is dependable wherever the roads are capable of carrying its load.

The Rural Motor Express |US Government
"Jack Maynard is so dependable," she said, and a distinct note of tenderness trembled in her voice.

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British Dictionary definitions for dependable

dependable

/ (dɪˈpɛndəbəl) /

adjective

able to be depended on; reliable; trustworthy

Derived forms of dependable

dependability or dependableness, noun dependably, adverb

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