English verb: rely on | |||
1. | rely on (stative) put trust in with confidence | ||
Samples | She is someone you can really rely on when times get rough. You can rely on his discretion. | ||
Synonyms | depend on, depend upon, rely upon | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s somebody | ||
2. | rely on (stative) be dependent on, as for support or maintenance | ||
Samples | Elderly parents often depend on their adult children. | ||
Synonyms | depend on | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s somebody | ||