rely
English
/ɹɪˈlaɪ/
verb
Definitions
- (with m) to trust; to have confidence in; to depend.
Etymology
Borrowed from Old French relier (rally, oblige, attach, fasten) derived from Latin religo (fasten, bind fast).
Origin
Latin
religo
Gloss
fasten, bind fast
Concept
Semantic Field
Basic actions and technology
Ontological Category
Action/Process