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Lean on

verb

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Verb
  1. 1
    Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see lean, on.
  2. 2
    rest on for support wordnet
  3. 3
    To depend upon for support; to require assistance from. figuratively

    "I wish to acknowledge my supervisors (including my unofficial supervisors) who I have leaned on greatly to create a thesis (hopefully) worth reading."

  4. 4
    To put pressure on; to attempt to compel a person to do something; to exert influence on.

    "He didn't make a donation until some of his customers leaned on him."

  5. 5
    To criticize or reprimand for the purpose of changing behavior.

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