Rely is a verb that means to DEPEND on someone or something for support or TRUST. It can be broken down into seven crossword solutions: LEAN, REST, TRUST, BELIEVE, ENTRUST, CONFIDE, and BANK. LEAN implies leaning on someone or something for support, while REST suggests taking a break from the stress of relying on someone else. TRUST is the act of having faith in someone or something, while BELIEVE is similar but more strongly implies a sense of conviction. ENTRUST is to give someone the responsibility of something, while CONFIDE is to share secrets with someone. Finally, BANK implies putting one's TRUST in a financial institution.