Synonyms for

Relying

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

Definition

To depend on someone or something

Synonyms & similar words

mistrust bank rely swear trust trust entrust

Synonyms by register

Formal

depending trusting counting on banking on

Informal

leaning on counting on hooked on betting on

Literary

depending on trusting in leaning upon

Antonyms

independent self-sufficient unsupported unassisted autonomous free

Common collocations

  • relying on someone
  • relying on technology
  • relying heavily on
  • relying too much
  • relying on instinct
  • relying on past
  • relying on others

Word family

noun reliance
verb rely
adjective reliant
adverb reliantly

Usage note

The word 'relying' implies a dependence on something or someone for support or help. It is often followed by 'on' or 'upon'.

Example sentences

  1. I am relying on my parents to pick me up after school.
  2. The hiker was relying on his map to find his way through the forest.
  3. She's relying on her baking skills to win the competition.
  4. The team is relying on their star player to score the winning goal.
  5. The company is relying on the new product to increase their profits.

Quotes

  • I'm relying on you to do the right thing.
  • The world is relying on us to act responsibly.
  • Success is not relying on luck, it's relying on hard work and dedication.

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