relying

Variant of rely

rely definition

rely (ri lī′)

intransitive verb relied -·lied′, relying -·ly′·ing

  1. to have confidence; trust you can rely on their willingness to help
  2. to look to for support or aid; depend

Etymology: ME relien, to rally < OFr relier < L religare: see religion

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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