rely

[ ri-lahy ]
/ rɪˈlaɪ /

verb (used without object), re·lied, re·ly·ing.

to depend confidently; put trust in (usually followed by on or upon): You can rely on her work.

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Origin of rely

1300–50; Middle English relien < Middle French relier < Latin religāre to bind fast, hold firmly. See re-, ligament

SYNONYMS FOR rely

trust, count, bank.

OTHER WORDS FROM rely

mis·re·ly, verb (used without object), mis·re·lied, mis·re·ly·ing.

Words nearby rely

reluctant, reluctate, reluctivity, relume, relumine, rely, rem, rem sleep, remain, remainder, remainderman
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Words related to relied

count, depend, calculate, reckon, confide, await, lean, build, expect, hope, bet, commit, entrust, trust, bank, look

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British Dictionary definitions for relied

rely
/ (rɪˈlaɪ) /

verb -lies, -lying or -lied (intr ; foll by on or upon)

to be dependent (on)he relies on his charm
to have trust or confidence (in)you can rely on us

Word Origin for rely

C14: from Old French relier to fasten together, repair, from Latin religāre to tie back, from re- + ligāre to tie
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