Word RELY: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

rely

🇺🇸 [rɪˈlaɪ]

Meanings

To depend on or trust something or someone. Relying means placing confidence in someone or something to perform or behave in a certain way. It reflects trust and expectation for consistency or support.

Examples

• You can always rely on her to help with the project.
• He relies on his phone for almost everything.
• Farmers rely on the weather for their crops to grow.

Synonyms

depend • count on • trust

Antonyms

distrust • doubt • shun