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rely

/rɪˈlaɪ/
re · ly rɪ · ˈlaɪ
English Definition
v. to depend on with full trust or confidence
中文释义
依赖，依靠
Significado en Español
confiar, depender
한국어 뜻
의지하다, 의존하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
dựa vào, tin cậy
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Example Sentence

You can rely on her to finish the job.

你可以依靠她完成这项工作。

Synonyms
depend trust count on
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “rely”:

  1. A depend
  2. B ignore
  3. C doubt
  4. D suspect
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A — depend. “rely” means v. to depend on with full trust or confidence

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

You can always ______ on a true friend to keep all of your secrets.

  1. A doubt
  2. B ignore
  3. C avoid
  4. D rely
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D — rely. “rely” means v. to depend on with full trust or confidence

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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.

How do you use “rely” in a sentence?

You can rely on her to finish the job. (你可以依靠她完成这项工作。)

What are synonyms for “rely”?

depend, trust, count on — all close in meaning to rely (v. to depend on with full trust or confidence).

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.

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