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Word entry · 4 letters

rely

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"Have confidence in"

4 letters · collected on this word page

4 lettersPronunciation /ɹɪˈlaɪ/Part of speech verbSorted elryStarts with REnds with Y2 cluesVery common crossword word
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Definitions

  1. have faith or confidence in

Word origin

From Middle English relien, from Old French relier (“fasten, attach, rally, oblige”), from Latin religo (“fasten, bind fast”), from re- + ligo.

Used in a sentence

  • I relied on "George" and "Fred"—the autopilot and the flight director—to fly the airplane while I worked my way through […]
  • Cookieless sessions enable you to take advantage of session state without relying on browser cookies.
  • Shepard: You can't rely on anyone. Sounds harsh, but it's true. Shepard: It comes down to doing what you think is right--and damn everyone else.

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Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues

01Have confidence in4 letters
02Depend4 letters

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