RELY

rely. Rely, v.i. to put trust in, to depend

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Re‐ly″ (r?–l?″), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Relied (–l?d″); p. pr. & vb. n. Relying.] [[Pref. re- + lie to rest.]] To rest with confidence, as when fully satisfied of the veracity, integrity, or ability of persons, or of the certainty of facts or of evidence; to have confidence; to trust; to depend; — with on, formerly also with in. Go in thy native innocence; rely On what thou hast of virtue. Milton. On some fond breast the parting soul relies. Gray. Syn. — To trust; depend; confide; repose.