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rely
[ ri-lahy ]
/ rɪˈlaɪ /
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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
OTHER WORDS FROM rely
mis·re·ly, verb (used without object), mis·re·lied, mis·re·ly·ing.Words nearby rely
reluctantly, reluctate, reluctivity, relume, relumine, rely, rem, remain, remainder, remainderman, remains
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How to use rely in a sentence
British Dictionary definitions for rely
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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