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rely |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Rely \Re*ly"\ (r?-l?"), v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Relied} (-l?d"); p. pr & vb n. {Relying}.] [Pref. re- + lie to rest.] To rest with confidence, as when fully satisfied of the veracity, integrity, or ability of persons, or of the certainty of facts or of evidence; to have confidence; to trust; to depend; -- with on formerly also with in Go in thy native innocence; rely On what thou hast of virtue. --Milton. On some fond breast the parting soul relies. --Gray. Syn: To trust; depend; confide; repose. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: rely v : have confidence or faith in "We can trust in God"; "Rely on your friends"; "bank on your good education" [syn: {trust}, {swear}, {bank}] [ant: {distrust}, {distrust}]
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