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How to Use "Rely" with Example Sentences

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Used with verbs:

"We have to rely on them for funding."
(have to, are forced to, must)

Used with adverbs:

"They rely heavily on oil exports."
(heavily, primarily)

"You cannot rely completely on others."
(completely, entirely, solely)

"You can safely rely on us."
(safely, simply)

"Children typically rely on their parents for help."
(typically, mainly, mostly, largely, generally)

Used with prepositions:

"She relies on me for everything."
(for)

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