rely on — to depend on or trust someone or something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to depend on or trust someone or something
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈlaɪ ɑːn/
Korean meaning: ~에 의존하다, ~을 신뢰하다
Korean pronunciation: 리**라이** 온
Example Sentences
- My grandmother still relies on her flip phone from 2005.
- Students rely on Google Translate more than their dictionaries.
- We rely on renewable energy to reduce carbon emissions.
rely on
VERB//rɪˈlaɪ ɑːn//
to depend on or trust someone or something
An elderly hiker relies on their companion's walking stick for support
When things go wrong, we rely on the strong. Stand side by side, and together move on.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'relier' meaning 'to bind together,' derived from Latin 'religare' (re- 'again' + ligare 'to bind'). The word evolved to mean 'to depend on' through the metaphorical sense of being bound to or connected with something.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother still relies on her flip phone from 2005.”
“Students rely on Google Translate more than their dictionaries.”
“We rely on renewable energy to reduce carbon emissions.”
“You can always rely on Murphy's Law to kick in at the worst moment.”
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