# rely

Pronunciation: say "ri-LY" /ɹɪˈlaɪ/

## Verb

1. To trust in or depend on someone or something for support, help, or what is needed.
   - Simple: To trust someone or something to help you or do what you need.
   - _Small businesses rely on word of mouth to attract new customers._
   - _She has always relied on her older sister for honest advice._

## Origin

This word comes from Middle English relien, from Old French relier ("fasten, attach, rally, oblige"), which came from Latin religo ("fasten, bind fast"), formed from re- plus ligo.

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