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rely

[ ri-lahy ]

verb (used without object)

, re·lied, re·ly·ing.
  1. to depend confidently; put trust in (usually followed by on or upon ):

    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



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Other Words From

  • misre·ly verb (used without object) misrelied misrelying

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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

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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

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Example Sentences

Many lower-income countries are relying on the program, but it is short on funding and short on vaccines.

From Vox

Researchers and doctors have long sought to be able to pull information from someone’s brain — without relying on speaking, writing or typing.

The ability to pull information directly from the brain — without relying on speaking, writing or typing — has long been a goal for researchers and doctors intent on helping people whose bodies can no longer move or speak.

Wilson’s team, which included his colleague Alan Mislove and two graduate students, relied on data from Pymetrics and had access to the company’s data scientists.

For languages that don’t fall into the top 12, the commission will still try to provide interpretation for public comment, though it may end up relying on community-based organizations like PANA to assist with the translation.

The Navy and Marine Corps versions of the F-35 have differing configurations and rely on an external gun pod.

On the one hand, they are genuinely powerful, and Democrats rely on their money and manpower during elections.

That means shoppers will no longer have to rely on the big-name designers to concoct pieces with the latest trends.

Instead, the writers had to rely on visual cues and ambiance.

But why did the generals feel the need to rely on these groups, even after the Soviets left Afghanistan?

How can we rely upon such evidence after nineteen hundred years, and upon a statement of facts so important and so marvellous?

In these instruments fully one-third of the speaking stops rely on percussion for production of their tones.

She is invited to return, and walk in the good way, and not to rely on sacrifices without obedience.

Rely upon me, as I on you, and you will see democracy and despotism annihilated by rational liberty.

I feel that I can, with confidence, rely upon the magnanimity and forbearance of my patrons, under this state of things.

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