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English verb: rely on

1. rely on (stative) put trust in with confidence


SamplesShe is someone you can really rely on when times get rough.
You can rely on his discretion.


Synonymsdepend on, depend upon, rely upon


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something.
Somebody ----s somebody

2. rely on (stative) be dependent on, as for support or maintenance


SamplesElderly parents often depend on their adult children.


Synonymsdepend on


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something.
Somebody ----s somebody









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