rely
/rɪˈlaɪ/
re · ly
rɪ · ˈlaɪ
English Definition
v. to depend on with full trust or confidence
Significado en Español
confiar, depender
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
dựa vào, tin cậy
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “rely”:
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A
depend
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B
ignore
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C
doubt
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D
suspect
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A — depend.
“rely” means v. to depend on with full trust or confidence
Common questions about “rely”
What does “rely” mean?
rely — v. to depend on with full trust or confidence. In Chinese: 依赖，依靠.
How do you pronounce “rely”?
rely is pronounced /rɪˈlaɪ/. It breaks into 2 syllables: re · ly.
Is “rely” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. rely appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
