rely
/riːlaɪ/ · re·ly
verb
- To depend on something or someone for support, help, or guidance. I rely on my friends for emotional support during difficult times.
- To trust in the reliability or effectiveness of something. The company relies on its experienced staff to deliver high-quality services.
- To have confidence in the ability or likelihood of something. The team relies on their training to perform well in the competition.
noun
- A person or thing on which one depends for support, help, or guidance. My family is my rock, the one thing I rely on during tough times.
Did you know? The phrase 'rely on' is often used in idiomatic expressions, such as 'rely on someone's good nature' or 'rely on luck'.