01 v. i. To rest with confidence, as when fully satisfied of the veracity, integrity, or ability of persons, or of the certainty of facts or of evid…
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Relied; p. pr. & vb. n.
Relying
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To rest with confidence, as when fully satisfied of the veracity, integrity, or ability of persons, or of the certainty of facts or of evidence; to have confidence; to trust; to depend; -- with on, formerly also with in.“Go in thy native innocence; rely On what thou hast of virtue.” — Milton.“On some fond breast the parting soul relies.” — Gray.