RELY in a Sentence
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91 example sentences for RELY, such as:
1. Well, I rely upon your promise.
2. Earth is our home, you rely on green.
3. Most historians simply rely on archives.
4. It would be rash to rely on such evidence.
5. You can rely on him to respond to a challenge.
2. Earth is our home, you rely on green.
3. Most historians simply rely on archives.
4. It would be rash to rely on such evidence.
5. You can rely on him to respond to a challenge.
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Meanings and Examples of RELY
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rely
v. have confidence or faith in
Classic Sentence: (52 in 4 pages)
1 He therefore put his geography-book under his pillow, because he had heard that was a very good thing to do when one wants to learn one's lesson; but one cannot, however, rely upon it entirely.
2 "Oh, rely on me," said Villefort.
3 Fortunately, Morrel had some funds coming in on which he could rely; and, as they reached him, he found himself in a condition to meet his engagements when the end of July came.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre Dumas
Context Highlight In Chapter 30. The Fifth of September.
Context Highlight In Chapter 30. The Fifth of September.
4 I see that plainly enough, my most excellent host, and you may rely upon me to proclaim so striking a proof of your attention to your guests wherever I go.
5 The host again assured them they might rely on him, and that their wishes should be attended to; upon which Franz and Albert mounted to their apartments, and proceeded to disencumber themselves of their costumes.
6 I do not say more, relying on you as you may rely on me.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre Dumas
Context Highlight In Chapter 37. The Catacombs of Saint Sebastian.
Context Highlight In Chapter 37. The Catacombs of Saint Sebastian.
7 True, he might in such a case rely on the kindness of Signor Torlonia.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre Dumas
Context Highlight In Chapter 37. The Catacombs of Saint Sebastian.
Context Highlight In Chapter 37. The Catacombs of Saint Sebastian.
8 When he quitted me, he bade me be of good courage, and to rely upon his doing all in his power to convince my judges of my innocence.
9 Well, I rely upon your promise.
10 For my own part, I do not hesitate to say that, notwithstanding all the evidence produced against her, I believe and rely on her perfect innocence.
11 Then you may rely upon it," said Herbert, "that there would be great danger of his doing it.
12 The busy people achieve their full share of mischief in the world, you may rely upon it.
David Copperfield By Charles Dickens
Context Highlight In CHAPTER 16. I AM A NEW BOY IN MORE SENSES THAN ONE
Context Highlight In CHAPTER 16. I AM A NEW BOY IN MORE SENSES THAN ONE
13 Then, my dear," I said, "you may rely upon it, it's free.
David Copperfield By Charles Dickens
Context Highlight In CHAPTER 16. I AM A NEW BOY IN MORE SENSES THAN ONE
Context Highlight In CHAPTER 16. I AM A NEW BOY IN MORE SENSES THAN ONE
14 If you can ever give me help, rely upon it I will ask you for it.
15 Nowhere in the world was there anyone to turn to, anyone to rely upon.
Example Sentence: (39 in 3 pages)
1 The bottom line, he said, is that altruism may rely on a basic understanding that others hae motiations and actions that may be similar to our own.
2 I should not have to rely on sustenance to the touch than the future.
3 Throughout life, we rely on small groups of people for love, admira-tion, respect, moral support, and help.
4 You can rely upon it that it will rain this weekend.
5 You can rely on him to respond to a challenge.
6 It would be rash to rely on such evidence.
7 As babies, we rely entirely on others for food.
8 Earth is our home, you rely on green.
9 The establishment of the socialist system to we opened a reach the ideal state of roads, and the ideal into reality needs to rely on our hard work.
10 Such cheap goods obviously rely on dirt cheap labor.
11 The owner of a car is no longer forced to rely on public transport.
12 Scott and Andrew Forman rely on magnification and a computer to help them publish Connections.
13 The school has to rely on the goodwill of the parents to help it raise money.
14 Most historians simply rely on archives.
15 Many of the villagers rely on fishing as their primary source of income.