rely : Idioms & Phrases


rely on

  • verb put trust in with confidence
    rely on; depend on; depend upon.
    • she is someone you can really rely on when times get rough
    • you can rely on his discretion
  • verb be dependent on, as for support or maintenance
    depend on.
    • elderly parents often depend on their adult children
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rely upon

  • verb put trust in with confidence
    rely on; depend on; depend upon.
    • she is someone you can really rely on when times get rough
    • you can rely on his discretion
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