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rest on Meaning of "rest on"

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Definition(s):

  1. (v) rest on for support
  2. (v) be based on; of theories and claims, for example

Synonym(s)

lean on, build on, build upon, repose on

Usage(s):

  1. It helped us not rest on our laurels.
  2. Now GM's recovery will rest on its ability to hold on to customers or win over new ones.
  3. The principal reason seems to rest on precedent.
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