Synonyms for
Rely
Definition
to depend on or trust someone or something
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- rely on someone
- rely on something
- rely heavily on
- rely upon
- rely on the support
- rely on the data
Word family
Usage note
While 'rely on' and 'rely upon' are largely interchangeable, 'rely on' is more common in modern English. Avoid using 'rely to'.
Example sentences
- I rely on my alarm clock to wake me up for school.
- My dog relies on me to feed him every day.
- The plants rely on the sun for energy.
- I rely on my friends to make me laugh.
- The team relies on their coach to guide them to victory.
Quotes
"The only real security that a man can have in this world is a reserve of knowledge, experience and ability." - Henry Ford
"The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." - Nelson Mandela
"It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop." - Confucius