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relies
verb
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Divide relies into syllables:

re · lies

How to pronounce relies:

Definition of relies:

relies (verb):
to be dependent
to exist or comprise

Synonyms for relies:

trustdependbankcountdependsbargain

Antonyms for relies:

questionsdoubts

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