dependable

dependable
/di pen"deuh beuhl/, adj.
capable of being depended on; worthy of trust; reliable: a dependable employee.
[1725-35; DEPEND + -ABLE]
Syn. trustworthy, trusty, trusted, steadfast, faithful, responsible.

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