rely on

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Verb

1. To be confident in.

   I know I can rely on you.

2. To be dependent upon.

   The city relies on the subway system.

Synonyms

• bank on
• count on
• depend (on)
• hang one's hat on
• lean on

Related terms

• reliable
• reliance
• reliant

Translations

• French: se fier à, compter sur
• German: sich verlassen auf, zählen auf
• Spanish: atenerse a, confiar en

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