Phrasal Verbs

rely on

This page is about the phrasal verb rely on

Meaning

If you rely on something, you need it in order to do something.

Synonym

depend on

For example

  • rely on sb/sth Hideki's English is very good now and he no longer has to rely on an interpreter.

  • rely on sb/sth to do sth Most charities rely on people to give donations in order to do their work.

Quick Quiz

A newspaper relies on the honesty and accuracy of

a. its customers

b. its reporters

c. its news
a) its customers b) its reporters c) its news

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Contributor: Matt Errey