Rely on
verb
To depend on with full trust or confidence.
You can rely on me to give you a ride to airport
Often appears as...
- rely on someone
- rely on technology
verb
To need or benefit greatly from.
Plants rely on sunlight to grow
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- rely on resources
- rely on support
verb
To anticipate or expect something.
We rely on your prompt response to this letter
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- rely on response
- rely on result
verb
To use information or a particular belief as a basis for an action or decision.
I rely on the weather report to plan my day
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- rely on statistics
- rely on research
verb
To depend on with full trust or confidence.
You can rely on me to give you a ride to airport
Often appears as...
- rely on someone
- rely on technology
verb
To need or benefit greatly from.
Plants rely on sunlight to grow
Often appears as...
- rely on resources
- rely on support
verb
To anticipate or expect something.
We rely on your prompt response to this letter
Often appears as...
- rely on response
- rely on result
verb
To use information or a particular belief as a basis for an action or decision.
I rely on the weather report to plan my day
Often appears as...
- rely on statistics
- rely on research
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Support
Often used when offering emotional backing or guaranteeing help.
You can rely on my support during your exams.
Pro Tip 2/3Unwavering Promise
Implies a strong and unwavering commitment from someone.
Rely on me; I won’t let you down.
Pro Tip 3/3Professional Assurance
Used in formal contexts to assure quality of service or performance.
Our clients rely on our discreet and efficient service.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Support
Often used when offering emotional backing or guaranteeing help.
You can rely on my support during your exams.
Pro Tip 2/3Unwavering Promise
Implies a strong and unwavering commitment from someone.
Rely on me; I won’t let you down.
Pro Tip 3/3Professional Assurance
Used in formal contexts to assure quality of service or performance.
Our clients rely on our discreet and efficient service.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Support
Often used when offering emotional backing or guaranteeing help.
You can rely on my support during your exams.
Pro Tip 2/3Unwavering Promise
Implies a strong and unwavering commitment from someone.
Rely on me; I won’t let you down.
Pro Tip 3/3Professional Assurance
Used in formal contexts to assure quality of service or performance.
Our clients rely on our discreet and efficient service.
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