rely
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Etymology [edit]
From Old French relier (“fasten, attach, rally, oblige”), from Latin religo (“fasten, bind fast”), from re- + ligo.
Pronunciation [edit]
Verb [edit]
rely (third-person singular simple present relies, present participle relying, simple past and past participle relied)
- 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.
- 2012 May 26 2012, Phil McNulty, “Norway 0-1 England”, BBC Sport:
- Hodgson also has Wayne Rooney to call on once he has served a two-match suspension at the start of the tournament - and it is abundantly clear England will rely as heavily as ever on his ability to shape the outcome of important games.
- 2012 May 26 2012, Phil McNulty, “Norway 0-1 England”, BBC Sport:
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Translations [edit]
rest with confidence
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