rely

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

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rely on someone, rely on something, rely heavily