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Synonyms for rely on

  • verb

Most common

bank on count on depend lean trust expect build upon

Synonyms by meaning

Verb

1. Count on — to be dependent upon

count on, bank on, depend, lean, lean on

2. Trust

believe, trust, expect

Other

build upon

Antonyms

doubt, distrust

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Definitions

  1. v. 1

    To be dependent upon.

    The city relies on the subway system.

  2. v. 2

    To be confident in.

    I know I can rely on you.

Related words

Other spellings
rely upon

Example sentences

  • depend You cannot depend on his support for your project.
  • lean Be careful not to lean too far out of your window.
  • trust Trust people, but don't take candy from strangers.
  • expect You can't expect me to always think of everything!

By length

4 letters
lean1
5 letters
trust1
6 letters
expect2, depend2
7 letters
believe2

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (expect2 = 2 syllables).

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