rely

rely

synonyms, antonyms, definitions, examples & translations of rely in English

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English

Etymology

From Middle English relien, from Old French relier (fasten, attach, rally, oblige), from Latin religo (fasten, bind fast), from re- + ligo.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɹɪˈlaɪ/
  • Rhymes: -aɪ

Verb

rely (third-person singular simple present relies, present participle relying, simple past and past participle relied)

  1. (with on or upon, formerly also with in) to trust; to have confidence in; to depend.
    • For more quotations using this term, see Citations:rely.

Derived terms

Translations

Anagrams

  • Ryle, lyre

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