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rely

verb
ri-LY/ɹɪˈlaɪ/

Formsrelies, relying, relied

1 meaning of rely

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  1. 1
    verbintransitive
    To trust someone or something to help you or do what you need.

    Like leaning on a strong wall to hold you up.

    We rely on the bus to get to school each day.

    You can rely on her to keep a secret.

    Similardepend, count, lean, bank

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Origin

It comes from Old French relier meaning "fasten, attach," which came from Latin religo meaning "bind fast," made from re- plus ligo.