rely
Pronunciation: /rɪˈlʌɪ/
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[ no object] (rely on/upon)
Definition of rely
verb ( relies, relying, relied)
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'
