relies

Meanings

• verb

  depend on or trust someone or something to act reliably

• verb

  rely on one's own resources or abilities

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with relies
replies , supplies , arises , surprises , applies

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Variants

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relied , relier , reliers , relies , rely , relying

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Etymology

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From Old French relier 'to link, join', from re- 'back' + lier 'to bind'. Related to relying on a connection or link.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'rely' has 6 letters.

2. The first known use of 'rely' in English was in the 14th century.

3. In mathematics, a reliable function is a function that always returns the same output for a given input.

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Related Concepts

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1. trust: Trust is the belief that someone or something is reliable, capable, and dependable. Relying on someone or something involves placing faith in their abilities and intentions.

2. dependence: Dependence refers to the state of relying on someone or something for support, assistance, or sustenance. It can be physical, emotional, or financial.

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Culture

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In literature, 'rely' is often used in contexts of trust and dependence. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel 'The Great Gatsby', Nick Carraway relies on Tom Buchanan's judgment when it comes to Daisy Buchanan. In art, the concept of relying on others or one's own abilities is a common theme in many works.

How to Memorize "relies"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a chain or a series of links, where each link represents a reliable action or person. To remember 'rely', imagine yourself holding onto the chain and trusting each link to support you.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'rely' with the word 'trust'. To remember 'rely', think about the word 'trust' and how it relates to relying on someone or something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Relying on Tom, Tom relies on me' to remember the meaning of 'rely'.

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