Re-lī', v. i.

[imp. & p. p. RELIED; p. pr. & vb. n. RELYING.] [Prefix re and lie.] To rest with confidence, as the mind when satisfied of the veracity, integrity, or ability of persons, or of the certainty of facts or of evidence; to have confidence; to trust; to depend; — with on, or rarely with in.

Go in thy native innocence, rely On what thou hast of virtue. Shak.

On some fond breast the parting soul relies. Gray.

Synonyms—To trust; depend; confide; repose.