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relying

intermediateB1

/rɪˈlaɪɪŋ/ · re-ly-ing

To depend on or trust in someone or something.

Meanings

verbformal

To depend on or trust in someone or something.

کسی پر یا کسی چیز پر انحصار کرنا یا بھروسہ کرنا۔

انحصار کرنا

ehnisaar karna

Synonyms

dependcount ontrustانحصار کرنابھروسہ کرناقابل اعتبار ہونا

Antonyms

distrustforsakeabandonعدم اعتمادچھوڑ دیناترک کرنا

Common Collocations

  • relying on advice
  • relying on friends
  • relying heavily

Example Sentences

She is relying on her team to complete the project on time.

وہ اپنے ٹیم پر منصوبے کو وقت پر مکمل کرنے کے لیے انحصار کر رہی ہے۔

Woh apne team par mansoobay ko waqt par mukammal karne ke liye ehnisaar kar rahi hai.

Relying on old methods may not yield the desired results.

پرانے طریقوں پر انحصار کرنا مطلوبہ نتائج نہیں دے سکتا۔

Purane tareeqon par ehnisaar karna matlooba nataij nahi de sakta.

He is relying on his instincts to make the right decision.

وہ صحیح فیصلہ کرنے کے لیے اپنے احساسات پر انحصار کر رہا ہے۔

Woh sahi faisla karne ke liye apne ehsaasat par ehnisaar kar raha hai.

Easily Confused With

relaying:Relaying means passing on information, while relying means depending on someone or something.

Word Family

rely
verbانحصار کرنا
reliant
adjectiveانحصاری
reliance
nounانحصار

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'rely' as 'real trust.'

Imagine someone leaning on a wall, symbolizing dependence.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

لکیر کا فقیر

lakeer ka faqeer

A person who strictly follows tradition.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old French "reliier" — to bind together

First known use: 14th century

The word 'rely' comes from the Old French word 'reliier', which means to bind or fasten. It has evolved in English to convey trust or dependence.