What is another word for rely on?
200 synonyms found
Pronunciation:
[ ɹɪlˈa͡ɪ ˈɒn], [ ɹɪlˈaɪ ˈɒn], [ ɹ_ɪ_l_ˈaɪ ˈɒ_n]
Relying on someone or something means having confidence and trust in them. There are many other words that can be used instead of relying on, such as counting on, leaning on, depending on, turning to, or banking on. All of these words emphasize the idea of placing one's trust and hope in someone or something. Additionally, words like confide in, put faith in, and entrust can also be used to describe this reliance. When choosing a synonym for rely on, it is important to consider the context and the level of trust or dependence being implied in the situation.
Synonyms for Rely on:
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• bank on • calculate • credit • draw on • reckon • swear Other synonyms:
- bank on ,
- confide in ,
- cry out for ,
- depend ,
- live off ,
- presuppose ,
- ride on ,
- trade on ,
- trust to .
- claim .
- repose .
- take .
- want .
Other relevant words:
- Plighting ,
- Ventured ,
- be of opinion ,
- be of the opinion ,
- be sure about ,
- believe in ,
- bet on ,
- build on ,
- built on ,
- calculate ,
- credit ,
- cross heart ,
- cross one's heart ,
- draw on ,
- fall back on ,
- gamble on ,
- give one's word ,
- give witness ,
- give word ,
- have confidence in ,
- have recourse to ,
- lean on ,
- leaning on ,
- look to ,
- looking to ,
- made use of ,
- make an affidavit ,
- make use of ,
- plan on ,
- plans on ,
- pledge oneself ,
- reckon ,
- reckon on ,
- rely on ,
- say so ,
- stake ,
- state under oath ,
- swear ,
- swear up and down ,
- take an oath ,
- take from ,
- take oath ,
- took an oath ,
- trust in ,
- trusted .
- fall for ,
- hand it to one ,
- have faith in ,
- having faith in ,
- pat on back ,
- take as gospel truth ,
- take stock in .
- Bestraddle ,
- abut ,
- abut on ,
- accept ,
- anticipate ,
- aspire ,
- aspire to ,
- await ,
- back ,
- bank ,
- bank upon ,
- be based on ,
- be certain of ,
- be confident of ,
- be convinced of ,
- be sure of ,
- bear on ,
- bear upon ,
- believe ,
- bestride ,
- call on ,
- call upon ,
- confide ,
- contemplate ,
- count ,
- count upon ,
- depend upon ,
- desire ,
- draw ,
- employ ,
- entrust ,
- expect ,
- exploit ,
- fall ,
- feel confident ,
- figure ,
- figure on ,
- foresee ,
- gamble ,
- give credence to ,
- go ,
- hang ,
- have trust in ,
- hold accountable ,
- hope ,
- hope against hope ,
- hope for ,
- lean ,
- lie on ,
- look ,
- look forward to ,
- perch ,
- place confidence in ,
- place reliance on ,
- presume ,
- put faith in ,
- reckon upon ,
- recline ,
- rely ,
- rely upon ,
- repose on ,
- resort to ,
- rest assured ,
- rest on ,
- rest upon ,
- return to ,
- ride ,
- sit on ,
- stand on ,
- store ,
- straddle ,
- stride ,
- swear by ,
- take for granted ,
- use ,
- value ,
- wait .
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How to use "Rely on" in context?
At times we need to rely on others for help. This may take the form of asking for help from friends or family, or turning to professionals. Whether we are looking for emotional or physical support, relying on others is a necessary part of life.
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