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rely

The word “rely” has 2 syllables: re-ly

It's pronounced as /rɪˈlaɪ/

What is synonym and antonym for rely?

In the thesaurus, “rely” has 14 synonyms and 4 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for rely along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for rely

Antonyms for rely

Meanings of rely

  • verb
    1. (with on or upon, formerly also with in) to trust; to have confidence in; to depend.

Example Sentences

  • You can always rely on him to finish the job.
  • They rely on fresh data to make decisions.
  • She chose to rely on her instincts during the challenge.
  • Many small businesses rely on customer loyalty.
  • The team must rely on each other to succeed.

On this page you'll find 18 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to rely, such as: bank on, calculate, call on, commit, confide, count, depend.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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