count on

verb

counted on; counting on; counts on

transitive verb

: to look forward to as certain : anticipate
counted on winning

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Hilton is counting on voters like Summer Behan, a former Democrat, to not only vote for him but persuade other disenchanted voters. — Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026 In 1983, for instance, Page launched from the lawn of Asheville’s Biltmore Estate, counting on the wind to carry his balloon beyond the miles of forest surrounding the property. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026 While Tesla still counts on auto sales for the bulk of its revenue, Musk sees the company's future in robotaxis and humanoid robots. — Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026 As shoppers tighten their belts and prioritize essentials, brands can no longer count on high-ticket impulse buys or passive seasonal traffic growth. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for count on

Word History

First Known Use

1642, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of count on was in 1642

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“Count on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/count%20on. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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