HyperDic: rely_on

English > 2 senses of the expression rely on:
VERBstativerely on, depend on, depend upon, rely uponput trust in with confidence
stativerely on, depend onbe dependent on, as for support or maintenance
English > rely on: 2 senses > verb 1, stative
MeaningPut trust in with confidence.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody
Examples
  • "she is someone you can really rely on when times get rough"
  • "you can rely on his discretion"
Synonymsdepend on, depend upon, rely upon
Spanishdepender
English > rely on: 2 senses > verb 2, stative
MeaningBe dependent on, as for support or maintenance.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody
Synonymdepend on
Spanishdepender
Catalandependre

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