rely Definition
- 1to depend on with full trust or confidence
- 2to have confidence based on experience
Using rely: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "rely" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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I rely on my alarm clock to wake me up every morning.
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We can rely on her to get the job done.
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You can rely on him to keep a secret.
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I don't rely on public transportation because it's often unreliable.
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She relies heavily on her assistant to manage her schedule.
rely Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with rely
to depend on someone or something for a particular thing
Example
I rely on my car to get to work every day.
to trust or depend on someone or something to do something
Example
I rely on my team to complete the project on time.
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We cannot rely on the weather forecast to be accurate.
Origins of rely
from Old French 'relier', meaning 'to fasten'
Summary: rely in Brief
The verb 'rely' [riˈlʌɪ] means to depend on with full trust or confidence, or to have confidence based on experience. It is often used in phrases like 'rely on/upon someone/something for something,' and 'cannot rely on/upon someone/something.' Examples include 'We can rely on her to get the job done,' and 'I don't rely on public transportation because it's often unreliable.'
