👉 (with on or upon, formerly also with in) to trust; to have confidence in; to depend.
Alright class, settle down now, let’s take a look! Today we’re tackling the word “rely,” and it’s quite a clever one, you see. The dictionary gives us a clue, a little rhyme for you: "(with on or upon, formerly also with in) to trust; to have confidence in; to depend.” Let's break that down, nice and slow, "To rely" means trusting – let your confidence grow! It’s about depending on something true, Like a friend beside you, helping you through. Think of it like this: if you rely on your bike, You trust it will take you where you like! Or if you rely on a recipe so sweet, You’re confident the outcome can't be beat! So "rely" means to put your faith in things, And know that they’ll help, with joyful wings. Do you have any questions about this word today? Let's discuss it further!