Rely
/rɪˈlaɪ/noun
To depend on with full trust or confidence.
Did you know?The word 'rely' stems from an ancient term meaning 'to bind back', hinting at the deep connections we forge with one another.
Etymological Timeline
Late Middle English
English
relien
“To bind back or restore.”
Old French
Old French
relier
“To bind or tie together.”
Latin
Latin
religere
“To tie back or bind fast.”
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*leig-
“To bind or tie.”