Re‐ly″ (r?–l?″), v. i. [imp. & p. p.Relied (–l?d″); p. pr. & vb. n.Relying.] [Pref. re- + lie to rest.] To rest with confidence, as when fully 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, formerly also with in.
Go in thy native innocence; rely
On what thou hast of virtue. Milton.
On some fond breast the parting soul relies. Gray.
Syn. — To trust; depend; confide; repose.