Definition of Rely

Re`ly´   Pronunciation: r?-l?´
v. i.1.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; - with on, formerly also with in.
[imp. & p. p. Relied (-l?d"); p. pr. & vb. n. Relying.]
Go in thy native innocence; rely
On what thou hast of virtue.
- Milton.
On some fond breast the parting soul relies.
- Gray.


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await, bank, bank on, bet on, build on, calculate, commit, count on, depend, depend on, entrust, expect, have confidence in, hope, lean on, lean upon, look, lot, put faith in, reckon on, swear by, trust in

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