Category:Rely

Re*ly" (r-l"), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Relied (-ld"); p. pr. & vb. n. Relying.] Etym: [pref. re- + lie to rest.]

Defn: to rest with confidence, as when fully satisfied of the Veracity, integrity, or ability of persons, or of the certainty of Facts or of evidence; to have confidence; to trust; to depend; -- With on, formerly also with in. Go in thy native innocence; rely on what thou hast of virtue. Milton. On some fond breast the parting soul relies. Gray.

Syn. -- to trust; depend; confide; repose.