Rely upon

verb phrase

To depend on something or someone for support or help.

I rely upon my parents for financial assistance.
Visual representation of "rely upon" - To depend on something or someone for support or help

Often appears as...

  • rely upon assistance
  • rely upon support
verb phrase

To trust in something or someone to do what you need or expect them to do.

The team relies upon her to score the winning goals.
Visual representation of "rely upon" - To trust in something or someone to do what you need or expect them to do

Often appears as...

  • rely upon someone to do something
  • rely upon the system
verb phrase

To use something as a basis of argument or evidence for something.

The lawyer relied upon the testimony of the witness to build his case.
Visual representation of "rely upon" - To use something as a basis of argument or evidence for something

Often appears as...

  • rely upon testimony
  • rely upon evidence

Usage tips

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Technical

verb phrase

To depend on something or someone for support or help.

I rely upon my parents for financial assistance.
Visual representation of "rely upon" - To depend on something or someone for support or help

Often appears as...

  • rely upon assistance
  • rely upon support
verb phrase

To trust in something or someone to do what you need or expect them to do.

The team relies upon her to score the winning goals.
Visual representation of "rely upon" - To trust in something or someone to do what you need or expect them to do

Often appears as...

  • rely upon someone to do something
  • rely upon the system
verb phrase

To use something as a basis of argument or evidence for something.

The lawyer relied upon the testimony of the witness to build his case.
Visual representation of "rely upon" - To use something as a basis of argument or evidence for something

Often appears as...

  • rely upon testimony
  • rely upon evidence

Usage tips

Formal

Technical

Definition 1 of 3
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Emotional Support

The phrase often signifies emotional reliance on others, highlighting a deep level of trust.

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He relied upon his friends to get through the tough times.
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Not Independent

Using 'rely upon' suggests that one can't manage without the help or support in question.

Illustration for Not Independent
I can't go to the event unless I can rely upon a ride from you.
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Responsibility

'Rely upon' can imply a sense of duty on the provider's part to not let the other down.

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Since the team relies upon my work, I'll stay late to finish it.
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Emotional Support

The phrase often signifies emotional reliance on others, highlighting a deep level of trust.

Illustration for Emotional Support
He relied upon his friends to get through the tough times.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Independent

Using 'rely upon' suggests that one can't manage without the help or support in question.

Illustration for Not Independent
I can't go to the event unless I can rely upon a ride from you.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Responsibility

'Rely upon' can imply a sense of duty on the provider's part to not let the other down.

Illustration for Responsibility
Since the team relies upon my work, I'll stay late to finish it.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Emotional Support

The phrase often signifies emotional reliance on others, highlighting a deep level of trust.

Illustration for Emotional Support
He relied upon his friends to get through the tough times.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Independent

Using 'rely upon' suggests that one can't manage without the help or support in question.

Illustration for Not Independent
I can't go to the event unless I can rely upon a ride from you.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Responsibility

'Rely upon' can imply a sense of duty on the provider's part to not let the other down.

Illustration for Responsibility
Since the team relies upon my work, I'll stay late to finish it.
Visual representation of the word "Rely upon"

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