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Antonyms for rely

Grammar : Verb
Spell : ri-lahy
Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈlaɪ

Definition of rely

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.
  • verb have confidence in
Example sentences :
  • I don't pretend to understand your game, but you may rely on my secrecy.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • To do this we must rely upon the methods which we use in any historical investigation.
  • Extract from : « Understanding the Scriptures » by Francis McConnell
  • But henceforward I am able to rely on my own memory as well as on other people's evidence.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill
  • She could rely on Donald to help her search for the material.
  • Extract from : « Her Father's Daughter » by Gene Stratton-Porter
  • He and his agent, the Hon. Amos Kendall, determined to rely on private enterprise.
  • Extract from : « Heroes of the Telegraph » by J. Munro
  • You felt that, come what would, you might rely upon his word.
  • Extract from : « Alice, or The Mysteries, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
  • But as he knew he could rely upon his friend, he resolved to follow this advice.
  • Extract from : « Life And Adventures Of Martin Chuzzlewit » by Charles Dickens
  • "However, you may rely on me," Pierre affectionately resumed.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • There is no man in this world on whom I could so rely for right guidance, as on you.
  • Extract from : « A Tale of Two Cities » by Charles Dickens
  • If you would have me rely upon your honour, why should you doubt of mine?
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 3 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

Synonyms for rely

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