Definitions for rely

rely re·ly

Spelling: [ri-lahy]
IPA: /rɪˈlaɪ/

Rely is a 4 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 7 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 7 points.

You can make 30 anagrams from letters in rely (elry).

Definitions for rely

verb (used without object)

  1. to depend confidently; put trust in (usually followed by on or upon):

Origin of rely

1300-50; Middle English relien Middle French relier Latin religāre to bind fast, hold firmly. See re-, ligament

Examples for rely

She could rely on Donald to help her search for the material.

He and his agent, the Hon. Amos Kendall, determined to rely on private enterprise.

The Navy and Marine Corps versions of the F-35 have differing configurations and rely on an external gun pod.

I don't pretend to understand your game, but you may rely on my secrecy.

On the one hand, they are genuinely powerful, and Democrats rely on their money and manpower during elections.

But henceforward I am able to rely on my own memory as well as on other people's evidence.

Instead, the writers had to rely on visual cues and ambiance.

That means shoppers will no longer have to rely on the big-name designers to concoct pieces with the latest trends.

But why did the generals feel the need to rely on these groups, even after the Soviets left Afghanistan?

To do this we must rely upon the methods which we use in any historical investigation.

Word Value for rely
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7

Words with friends

7

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