counting on

Definitions

To rely on or trust someone or something to do what is expected.

To anticipate or confidently expect a specific outcome or event.

Examples

I am counting on you to finish the project by the deadline.

The team is counting on a victory in tonight's game to secure their spot in the playoffs.

Synonyms

relying on depending on trusting in banking on counting upon pinning hopes on

Antonyms

doubting distrusting disbelieving ignoring discounting disregarding