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rely on

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Verb1.rely on - put trust in with confidence; "she is someone you can really rely on when times get rough"; "you can rely on his discretion"
2.rely on - be dependent on, as for support or maintenance; "elderly parents often depend on their adult children"

rely on
verb 1. depend on, lean on
verb 2. be confident of, bank on, trust, count on, bet on, reckon on, lean on, be sure of, have confidence in, swear by, repose trust in
Translations
rely on [rɪˈlaɪ-] vt fus (= be dependent on) → dépendre de (= trust); compter sur
rely on [rɪˈlaɪ-] vt fus (be dependent on) → abhängen von;
(trust) → sich verlassen auf +acc


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You may rely on my writing, after my arrival in Scot-land, by the first post.
Take courage, sir; but at the same time rely on our royal gratitude.
For my own part, I do not hesitate to say that, notwithstanding all the evidence produced against her, I believe and rely on her perfect innocence.
 
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