The meaning of RELY is to be dependent. How to use rely in a sentence.
If you rely on someone or something, you need them and depend on them in order to live or work properly. They relied heavily on the advice of their professional advisers. [VERB + on/upon] The Association relies on member subscriptions for most of its income. [V on/upon n for n]
Define rely. rely synonyms, rely pronunciation, rely translation, English dictionary definition of rely. intr.v. re lied , re ly ing , re lies 1. To be dependent for support, help, or supply: relies on her parents for tuition.
re ly /rɪˈlaɪ/ v. [~ + on/upon + object], -lied, -ly ing. to put trust in: Can I rely on your support? re ly (ri lī′), v.i., -lied, -ly ing. put trust in (usually fol. by on or upon): You can rely on her work. Latin religāre to bind fast, hold firmly. See re -, ligament. trust, count, bank.
Definition of rely verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
rely (third-person singular simple present relies, present participle relying, simple past and past participle relied) (transitive, with on or upon, formerly also with in) To trust; to have confidence in; to depend.
rely definition: trust or depend on someone or something for help or support. Check meanings, examples, usage tips, pronunciation, domains, and related words. Discover expressions like "rely on", "rely heavily on", "rely upon".
RELY definition: to depend confidently; put trust in (usually followed by on orupon ). See examples of rely used in a sentence.