rely : Idioms & Phrases
rely on
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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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verb be dependent on, as for support or maintenance
depend on.
- elderly parents often depend on their adult children
WordNet
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