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de·volve on

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. depend on, devolve on, depend upon, ride, turn on, hinge on, hinge uponverb

    be contingent on

    "The outcomes rides on the results of the election"; "Your grade will depends on your homework"

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  1. devolve on

    Devolve on refers to the transfer or passage of rights, duties, responsibilities, power, or property to another person, group, or entity. This usually happens due to circumstances such as death, resignation, or occurrence of a particular event. It often implies a downward shift of responsibility from a higher authority to a lower one.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of devolve on in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of devolve on in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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