rely

[ri-lahy]

verb (used without object)

relied, relying 

1. to depend confidently; put trust in (usually followed by on orupon ).

   You can rely on her work.

   Synonyms: bank, count, trust

rely

/ rɪˈlaɪ /

verb

1. to be dependent (on)

   he relies on his charm

2. to have trust or confidence (in)

   you can rely on us

Other Word Forms

• misrely verb (used without object)

Word History and Origins

Origin of rely¹

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English relien, from Middle French relier, from Latin religāre “to bind fast, hold firmly”; re-, ligament

Word History and Origins

Origin of rely¹

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

Example Sentences

Most competitors use an approach that relies on a mix of sensors and light detection and ranging, or lidar, to map environments.

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To avoid disturbing the sites further, the team relied on radiocarbon dating of clam shells and deer bones that were originally collected some 50 years ago.

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We cannot rely on platforms to self-regulate when their core business model favors growth and engagement over transparency and safety.

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Your pension and Social Security play a part, but you are also relying on your IRA withdrawals.

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Ultimately, the fact pattern Meta relies on to meet its conflicting objectives strains credibility.

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