reliance
intermediateB2/rɪˈlaɪəns/ · re-li-ance
Dependence on or trust in someone or something.
Meanings
Dependence on or trust in someone or something.
کسی شخص یا چیز پر انحصار یا اعتماد کرنا۔
بھروسا
bharosa
Synonyms
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Common Collocations
- reliance on others
- total reliance
- mutual reliance
Example Sentences
His reliance on technology has made him less self-sufficient.
اس کا ٹیکنالوجی پر بھروسا اسے کم خود کفیل بنا دیتا ہے۔
Us ka technology par bharosa use kam khud kafil bana deta hai.
In times of crisis, reliance on community support is crucial.
بحران کے وقت، کمیونٹی کی مدد پر انحصار بہت اہمیت رکھتا ہے۔
Bhranjan ke waqt, community ki madad par inhasar bohat ahmiyat rakhta hai.
Her reliance on her friends gives her strength.
اس کا اپنی دوستوں پر بھروسا اسے طاقت دیتا ہے۔
Us ka apni dosto par bharosa use taqat deta hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember that 'reliance' is like leaning on someone for support.
Imagine a person leaning on a sturdy tree.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
کچھ سمجھے بغیر دستِ اعانت ہو تو، یہ بھروسہ بھی یاروں کے کام آتا ہے۔
Kuch samjhe baghair dast-e-aenat ho to, yeh bharosa bhi yaron ke kaam aata hai.
If assistance is given without understanding, this reliance also helps friends.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جس پر بھروسا نہیں، اس کا کیا بھروسہ。
Jis par bharosa nahi, us ka kya bharosa.
If there is no trust in someone, how can one rely on them?
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "reliantia" — to rely on
First known use: 15th century
The word 'reliance' emerged in English in the early 15th century, tracing back to the Latin root 'reliantia'.