Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
relied
verb
/rɪˈlaɪd/
Definition
to depend on someone or something for support or help.
Examples
- She relied on her friends for emotional support during tough times.
- He relied heavily on his GPS to navigate through the city.
Meaning
To rely means to trust or have confidence in someone or something. It implies a level of dependence on an external source for assistance or security.
Synonyms
- depended
- counted on
- trusted
- leaned on
- banked on