relying

Meanings

• Verb

  Relying means depending on or trusting someone or something to do something or to provide something.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with relying
bellying , olly , ollyolly , rallying , sallying , tallying

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Variants

List of all variants of relying that leads to same result
relied , relier , reliers , relies , rely , relying

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Etymology

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The word 'relying' originated from the Old French word 'relegier' which means 'to read again'. Over time, the meaning evolved to 'to lean on' or 'to depend on'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'relying' appears in the title of a 1957 science fiction short story by Isaac Asimov.

2. The concept of relying on technology has become increasingly common in modern times, with many people relying on their smartphones for communication and information.

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Related Concepts

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1. Trust: Relying is closely related to the concept of trust. Trust is the belief that someone or something is reliable, and relying involves putting faith in that reliability.

2. Dependance: Relying also involves a degree of dependance on something or someone. Dependance can be physical, emotional, or intellectual.

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Culture

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The concept of relying has been explored in various forms of literature and art. In Shakespeare's play 'Othello', Othello is manipulated into relying on false information, leading to tragic consequences. In modern times, the concept of relying on technology has become a significant cultural trend.

How to Memorize "relying"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person leaning on something or someone for support.
   - Imagine trusting someone with an important task.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'relying' with the idea of trust and dependence.
   - Think of the word 'rely' as meaning 'to lean on'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'relying' is like 'leaning on' or 'trusting'.

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