Synonyms for
Relied
Definition
to depend on or trust in someone or something
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- relied heavily on
- relied upon
- relied on someone
- relied on something
- relied on for
- relied on the support
- relied on the expertise
Word family
Usage note
The verb 'rely' is typically followed by the preposition 'on' or 'upon'. 'Relied' implies a strong dependence or trust in something or someone.
Example sentences
- I relied on my umbrella to keep me dry in the rain.
- Sarah relied on her mom to pick her up from school.
- He relied on his map to find his way through the woods.
- The team relied on their captain to lead them to victory.
- The farmer relied on the rain to water his crops.