Associations to the word «Rely»

Wiktionary

RELY, verb. (with on or upon, formerly also with in) To rest with confidence, as when fully satisfied of the veracity, integrity, or ability of persons, or of the certainty of facts or of evidence; to have confidence; to trust; to depend.
RELY ON, verb. To be confident in.
RELY ON, verb. To be dependent upon.

Dictionary definition

RELY, verb. Have confidence or faith in; "We can trust in God"; "Rely on your friends"; "bank on your good education"; "I swear by my grandmother's recipes".

Wise words

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