Relying

verb

verb ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1
present participle and gerund of rely form-of, gerund, participle, present

Synonyms

childlike confiding credulous dependent guileless innocent

Example

"I'm relying on my friend to turn in the report for me."

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