relying
Pronunciation: [rɪˈlaɪɪŋ]
Word
Context: "trust/dependence"
(verb) to depend on someone or something for help or support. This means you believe that someone or something will be there for you when you need it.
Example
She is relying on her friends to help her with the project.
Example
He is not relying on anyone because he wants to do it all by himself.
Example
Are you relying on your parents to help you with college?
Context: "support"
(verb) to lean on someone or something for stability or assistance. For example, when you feel wobbly, you might rely on a chair to keep you steady.
Example
The community is relying on volunteers to help clean up the park.
Example
They are not relying on the old system anymore because it doesn’t work well.
Example
Who are you relying on for help during the school fair?
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