Need and Rely upon

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Need verb - To have as a requirement.

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Rely upon and need are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rely upon" instead a verb "Need".

Nearby Words: needed, needs, needy, needless, needful

Rely upon verb - Put trust in with confidence.

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Need and rely upon are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Need" instead a verb "Rely upon".

Naruto himself can rely upon his Tailed Beast to lend him its assistance in times of need, with the later stages of transformation producing a seemingly impenetrable shield.

Source: Guardian Entity
Fine if you rely upon weapons, not so much if you need magic to survive.

Source: Anti-Magic

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