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 [ri-lahy]  

re·ly

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

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

Synonyms
trust, count, bank.

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rely on

verb
1. put trust in with confidence; "she is someone you can really rely on when times get rough"; "you can rely on his discretion" [syn: depend on] 
2. be dependent on, as for support or maintenance; "elderly parents often depend on their adult children" [syn: depend on] 
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