v. i. [ imp. & p. p. Relied 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. [ 1913 Webster ]
Go in thy native innocence; rely On what thou hast of virtue. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
On some fond breast the parting soul relies. Gray. [ 1913 Webster ]