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rely upon somebody — reˈly on/upon sb/sth derived 1. to need or depend on sb/sth • As babies, we rely entirely on others for food. • rely upon somebody to do sth These days we rely heavily on computers to organize our work. • rely upon somebody doing sth The industry … Useful english dictionary
rely upon something — reˈly on/upon sb/sth derived 1. to need or depend on sb/sth • As babies, we rely entirely on others for food. • rely upon something to do sth These days we rely heavily on computers to organize our work. • rely upon something doing sth The… … Useful english dictionary
rely upon — verb put trust in with confidence she is someone you can really rely on when times get rough you can rely on his discretion • Syn: ↑depend on, ↑depend upon, ↑rely on • Verb Frames: Somebody s something … Useful english dictionary
rely upon — See rely on … New dictionary of synonyms
rely — rely, trust, depend, count, reckon, bank can all mean to have or place full confidence. One relies on or upon someone or something that one believes will never fail in giving or doing what one wishes or expects. Rely usually connotes a judgment… … New Dictionary of Synonyms
rely on — verb 1. put trust in with confidence she is someone you can really rely on when times get rough you can rely on his discretion • Syn: ↑depend on, ↑depend upon, ↑rely upon • Verb Frames: Somebody s something … Useful english dictionary
rely on — verb a) To be confident in. I know I can rely on you. b) To be dependent upon. The city relies on the subway system. Syn: rely upon, count on, depend on … Wiktionary
rely on — Synonyms and related words: abut on, aspire to, bank on, be based on, bear on, bestraddle, bestride, bet on, calculate on, confide, confide in, count on, deem trustworthy, depend on, desire, expect, feel confident, gamble on, harbor the hope,… … Moby Thesaurus
rely on — (also rely upon) Trust in, depend on, confide in, repose upon … New dictionary of synonyms
rely on/upon — [phrasal verb] 1 rely on/upon (someone or something) 1 a : to need (someone or something) for support, help, etc. : to depend on (someone or something) My mother relied on me for financial support. They rely on a well for all their water. She… … Useful english dictionary
