rely on

/rɪˈlaɪ ɑn/
/rəˈlaɪ ɒn/
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Other forms: relied on; relying on; relies on

Definitions of rely on
  1. verb
    put trust in with confidence
    “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
  2. verb
    be dependent on, as for support or maintenance
    synonyms: depend on
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