To rely



Exemple : She relies on data to support her decisions

Definition


"To rely" means to depend on someone or something with confidence and trust, often for support, help, or a particular outcome. For example, when someone says, 'She relies on data to support her decisions,' it indicates trust in the accuracy and usefulness of that data.

Étymologie


The verb "to rely" originates from the Latin word 'religare,' meaning 'to bind fast.' Over time, it evolved through Old French 'relier' and Middle English 'relyen,' carrying the sense of depending or placing trust in something or someone. Did you know that this sense of being 'bound' or 'tied' metaphorically led to the modern idea of dependence or trust?

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"To rely" figure dans la liste Vocaplus "Anglais - Général - (B1) - partie 3", qui contient 113 mots fréquemment utilisés.
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