Rely upon and Strain

Rely upon

Rely upon verb - Put trust in with confidence.

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

Strain

Strain verb - To injure by overuse, misuse, or pressure.

Rely upon and strain are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Rely upon" instead a verb "Strain".

Nearby Words: strained, straining, strainer
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