🤝rely

verb
/rɪˈlaɪ/

Meaning

to depend on or trust someone or something
to depend on with confidence

Example Sentences

I rely on my friends for support.

You can always rely on her to help you out.

Synonyms

depend, trust, count on, lean on, rely on
Entry 1
depend, trust, count on, lean on
Entry 2
depend, trust, count on, rely on

Antonyms

distrust, doubt, reject, ignore
Entry 1
distrust, doubt, reject
Entry 2
distrust, doubt, ignore

Collocations

rely on, rely upon, rely heavily, rely completely, rely on someone, rely on something
Entry 1
rely on, rely upon, rely heavily, rely completely
Entry 2
rely on someone, rely on something, rely heavily

More Example Sentences

She promised to improve sincerely.

He promised to be honest sincerely.

We promised to support you sincerely.

On whom do you rely most in your office?

Surely, we can practice English speaking together.

Any army without discipline will surely be defeated and destroyed.

The basketball team without discipline will surely be defeated and destroyed.

Your presence is sincerely desired at the marriage ceremony of my only sister.

Your presence is sincerely desired at the birthday party of my younger brother.

Many people will be able to succeed in eternal and worldly life if they try sincerely.

Related Vocabularies

to engage in a medieval contest on horseback with lances; to compete or argue
to scold or rebuke severely
to pause before acting; to be uncertain about what to do
feeling pleased or happy; to make someone happy
Strengthened and supported; not allowed to weaken or fail.
to reveal or uncover something hidden

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