Synonyms for

Reliance

Verb / rɪˈlaɪʌns / / ri:ˈlaɪʌns / Another word for reliance — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Reliance means to trust or depend on someone or something.

Synonyms & similar words

trust dependence trust belief faith confidence security hope assurance certainty reassurance safety protection support backing aid help assist hand guide mentor

Synonyms by register

Formal

dependence dependency trust faith

Informal

count on lean on trust in bank on

Literary

dependence trust faith

Antonyms

independence autonomy self-sufficiency freedom liberation unreliance

Common collocations

  • heavy reliance
  • mutual reliance
  • financial reliance
  • reliance on others
  • reliance on technology
  • over-reliance
  • complete reliance

Word family

noun reliance
verb rely
adjective reliant

Usage note

Reliance often implies a need for support or help. Be mindful of whether the reliance is positive (trust) or negative (dependence).

Example sentences

  1. I have a reliance on my bike to get me to school.
  2. My dog has a reliance on me to feed him.
  3. She has a reliance on her glasses to see.
  4. People have a reliance on their phones to communicate.
  5. The plant has a reliance on sunlight to grow.

Quotes

  • "When you have exhausted all possibilities, remember this: you haven't."
  • -Thomas Edison
  • "A person who trusts no one can't be trusted."

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