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Antonyms for re-lying


Grammar : Adj, verb
Spell : ri-lahy
Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈlaɪ



Definition of re-lying

Origin :
  • early 14c., "to gather, assemble" (transitive and intransitive), from Old French relier "assemble, put together; fasten, attach, rally, oblige," from Latin religare "fasten, bind fast," from re-, intensive prefix (see re-), + ligare "to bind" (see ligament). Sense of "depend, trust" is from 1570s, perhaps via notion of "rally to, fall back on." Typically used with on, perhaps by influence of lie (v.2). Related: Relied; relying.
  • As in reliant : adj dependent
  • As in dependent : adj contingent, determined by
  • As in lean : verb count, depend on
  • As in pivot : verb revolve around center point
  • As in presume : verb make assumption; believe
  • As in rely : verb have confidence in
  • As in rest : verb depend, hinge
  • As in entrust : verb give custody, authority to
  • As in hope : verb long for, dream about

Synonyms for re-lying

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