relying

word · lemma: rely

Definition

Trusting or depending on someone or something for help, support, or to do what is needed.

Usage & Nuances

Often used with "on" ("relying on"), both for people and things. Implies trust or expectation. More formal than "counting on" in some contexts. Do not confuse with just liking or using something; it means you need it or trust it.

Spanish: confiar - depender Portuguese (BR): confiar - depender Portuguese (PT): confiar - depender Chinese (Simplified): 依靠 - 依赖 Chinese (Traditional): 依靠 - 依賴 Hindi: निर्भर होना - भरोसा करना Arabic: الاعتماد (على) - الثقة (بـ)Bengali: ভরসা করা - নির্ভর করা Russian: полагаться - рассчитывать Japanese: 頼る - 当てにする Vietnamese: dựa vào - trông cậy vào Korean: 의지하다 - 기대다 Turkish: güvenmek - bel bağlamak Urdu: انحصار کرنا - بھروسہ کرنا Indonesian: mengandalkan - bergantung pada

Example Sentences

I am relying on you to help me move tomorrow.

basic

She is relying on her friends for advice.

basic

If you keep relying on luck, you might get disappointed.

natural

He’s not used to relying on others for help.

natural

We are relying on good weather for the picnic.

basic

You shouldn’t be relying on just one source for your information.

natural