rest on

/rɛst ɑn/

/rɛst ɒn/

Other forms: rested on; resting on; rests on

Definitions of rest on

1. verb

   be based on; of theories and claims, for example
   synonyms: build on, build upon, repose on

   types:

   owe

   be indebted to, in an abstract or intellectual sense

   type of:

   depend on, depend upon, devolve on, hinge on, hinge upon, pivot, ride, turn on

   be contingent on
2. verb

   rest on for support
   synonyms: lean against, lean on

   type of:

   adjoin, contact, meet, touch

   be in direct physical contact with; make contact