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Another word for rely

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• verb (Context 1)

To place full trust or confidence in someone or something (usually followed by 'on' or 'upon').

Usage Example

"You can always trust on her to keep a secret and offer sound advice."

Strongest
trust
depend
Strong
confide

• verb (Context 2)

To be dependent on someone or something for necessary support, supply, or help (usually followed by 'on' or 'upon').

Usage Example

"Many rural communities depend on seasonal rainfall to irrigate their crops."

Strongest
depend
Strong
lean
Weak
hinge

Opposites of rely

Looking for antonyms? The opposite of rely varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:

mistrust
distrust
doubt
suspect
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• Nearby Words

release
relic
relish
rely
remain
remains
remember

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Rely. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 22, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/rely
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