7
trust(verb, take, assume, believe, expect)
4
add to
4
build upon
4
enlarge
4
rest on
3
expand
3
repose on
2
bed
2
develop(verb, extend, utilize)
2
increase
2
reckon on(verb, expression, take, assume, need)
1
accredit(verb, take, assume, need, require)
1
assume(verb, take, think, need, require)
1
bank
1
bank on(verb, expression, take, assume, think)
1
base
1
be convinced(verb, take, assume, need, require)
1
be sure about(verb, take, assume, believe, trust)
1
believe(verb, take, assume, think, need)
1
believe in(verb, expression, phrasal verb, assume, trust)
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