Reliance

Quick meaning: Reliance is a noun meaning The act of relying (on or in someone or something); trust.

Meaning

The act of relying (on or in someone or something); trust.

More Meanings

1. The condition of being reliant or dependent.
2. A person or thing which relies on another.
3. (dated) Anything on which to rely; ground of trust.

Example Sentences

I put infinite reliance in your tact.

Your reliance on his expertise may be misplaced.

The industry is working to phase out its reliance on fossil fuels.

Hornblower could see in a flash that he could place implicit reliance on Bush’s seamanship.

Word Forms

• reliances
• relyance

Synonyms for reliance

Depending on context, synonyms include trust.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include trust, rely, dependent, dependence, dependency, reliability.

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