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Rely

/rɪˈlaɪ/
To have trust or confidence in someone or something for support or help.

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Examples:

I rely on him for help.You can't always rely on good weather.

Etymology:

etymology
From Middle English relien, from Old French relier, from Latin religare meaning "to bind fast" or "to tie together".

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