rely on
The phrase "rely on" is commonly used to express trust, dependence, or confidence in someone or something.
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Definition
B1General
(common)To depend on someone or something for support or help.
Example
- She relies on her friends for emotional support.
- The project relies on funding from external sources.
B1General
(common)To trust or have confidence in someone or something.
Example
- You can rely on him to be punctual.
- I rely on this brand for quality products.
B2General
(common)To expect something with confidence.
Example
- You can rely on the weather being unpredictable.
- They relied on their experience to make the right decision.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "rely on":