rely
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Britannica Dictionary definition of RELY
rely on/upon
[phrasal verb]
1
rely on/upon (someone or something)
a
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to need (someone or something) for support, help, etc.
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to depend on (someone or something)
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My mother relied on me for financial support.
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They rely on a well for all their water.
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She relies on her sister to drive her to school.
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He no longer relies upon his parents for money.
b
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to trust or believe (someone or something)
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She's someone you can rely on.
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You can rely on him to do it right.
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I relied heavily upon your advice.
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You could always rely on [=count on] him to disagree. [=you could always be sure that he would disagree]
2
rely on/upon (something)
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to expect (something) with confidence
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to be certain that (something) will happen or exist
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The economy may improve next year, but it's not something you can rely on.
