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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 | ||
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