relied
Banked on it
Relied is the past tense of rely.
To rely on something is to depend on it or trust it to come through: We relied on her expertise, They relied heavily on public transportation.
The word implies confidence in what you're depending on—you don't merely use something, you count on it.
Supported by contact
- turned toSought assistance from
- fell back onUsed as reserve option
- clung toHeld tightly, persistently
- needinessExcessive emotional reliance
helplessness · vulnerability · necessity · interdependence · co-dependence · habituation · insecurity · attachment
Trusted to deliver
- believed inAccepted as true
- banked onTrusted to happen
- faithTrust without proof
- confided inShared secrets with
credibility · loyalty · fidelity · allegiance · devotion · commitment · integrity · honesty
Support given freely
- assistanceSupport or aid given
- backingAid or sponsorship
- reinforcementAdding support or encouragement
- pillarUpright architectural support
foundation · mainstay · crutch · lifeline · subsidy · sponsorship · patronage · propped up
leaned on
Supported by contact
- turned toSought assistance from
- fell back onUsed as reserve option
- clung toHeld tightly, persistently
neediness · helplessness · vulnerability · necessity · interdependence · co-dependence · habituation · insecurity · attachment · obligation
counted on
Trusted to deliver
- believed inAccepted as true
- banked onTrusted to happen
- faithTrust without proof
confided in · credibility · loyalty · fidelity · allegiance · devotion · commitment · integrity · honesty · assurance
aid
Support given freely
- assistanceSupport or aid given
- backingAid or sponsorship
- reinforcementAdding support or encouragement
pillar · foundation · mainstay · crutch · lifeline · subsidy · sponsorship · patronage · propped up · shored up
relieddistrusted
Lacked faith in
mistrusted · doubted · suspected · questioned · disbelieved
- reliable sourceTrustworthy origin of information
- reliable transportVehicle that consistently functions
- reliable systemsConsistently performing arrangements
- emotional reliancePsychological dependence on others
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