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rely

Pronunciation: /rɪˈlʌɪ/
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Definition of rely

verb (relies, relying, relied)

[no object] (rely on/upon)
  • depend on with full trust or confidence:I know I can rely on your discretion
  • be dependent on:the charity has to rely entirely on public donations

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French relier 'bind together', from Latin religare, from re- (expressing intensive force) + ligare 'bind'. The original sense was 'gather together', later 'turn to, associate with', whence 'depend upon with confidence'

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