Meaning & use
relied
Depended on someone or something for help, support, or trust.
See it in a sentence
The company relied heavily on a single supplier for its raw materials.
She relied on her sister for advice throughout the difficult year.
A note on using this word
Relied is always followed by "on" or "upon" before the thing being depended on.
Words with a similar meaning
dependedtrusted
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