Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Rely \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.