Rely: meaning, definitions and examples

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rely

 

[ rษชหˆlaษช ]

Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

on someone

To depend on or trust in someone or something to provide support, help, or security.

Synonyms

count on, depend on, trust in

Examples of usage

  • I rely on my best friend to always be there for me.
  • She relies on her experience to make important decisions.
  • We rely on technology for communication in our modern world.
Context #2 | Verb

information

To believe that information is accurate and can be trusted.

Synonyms

believe, depend on, trust

Examples of usage

  • I rely on this source for the latest news updates.
  • Don't rely on rumors, always verify the information.
  • She relies on her intuition to guide her decisions.
Context #3 | Noun

on someone

The state of being able to trust someone or something.

Synonyms

confidence, dependence, trust

Examples of usage

  • Our relationship is built on mutual reliance.
  • The team's success is due to their reliance on each other.
  • He has a strong reliance on his family for emotional support.

Translations

Translations of the word "rely" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น confiar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเคฐเฅ‹เคธเคพ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช vertrauen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ percaya

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะบะปะฐะดะฐั‚ะธัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ polegaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ ผใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท compter sur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ confiar en

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรผvenmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ ๋ขฐํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุนุชู…ุฏ ุนู„ู‰

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ spolรฉhat se

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ spoliehaลฅ sa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไพ้ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zaupati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ treysta รก

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะตะฝั–ะผ ะฐั€ั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒแƒ™แƒ˜แƒ“แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ etibar etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ confiar en

Word origin

The word 'rely' originated from the Old French word 'relier', meaning 'to rally, bring together'. Over time, the meaning evolved to signify trust and dependence. The concept of reliance has been essential in human relationships and societal structures, highlighting the importance of trust and mutual support.

See also: reliability, reliable, reliably, reliance, reliant, reliantly, unreliability, unreliable, unreliableness, unreliably.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,656, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.