rely Definition

rely
verb relied, relying, relies

1. To depend on or need them or it.

Thesaurus: depend, trust, lean, count, bank, swear by, bet, bank, reckon, have faith in.
2. To trust them to do something.
3. To be certain of it happening.

Derivative: reliability
noun

The quality of being dependable or trustworthy
Thesaurus: dependability, trustworthiness, constancy, loyalty, faithfulness, sincerity, devotion, honesty, steadfastness.

Derivative: reliable
adj

Dependable or trustworthy
Thesaurus: sound, trustworthy, dependable, loyal, trusty, faithful, solid, safe, stable, unfailing, staunch, predictable, sure, true; Antonym: doubtful, suspect.

Derivative: reliably
adverb

Derivative: reliance
noun

The fact of depending on or trusting in someone or something
Thesaurus: dependence, credence, faith, trust, belief.

Derivative: reliant
adj

Etymology: 14c: from French relier to bind together, from Latin religare, from ligare to bind.