entrust

[ɪnˈtrʌst]

entrust Definition

  • 1to give someone a thing or a duty for which they are responsible
  • 2to trust someone with something

Using entrust: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "entrust" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I entrusted my car to him while I was away.

  • Example

    The company entrusted her with the task of managing the project.

  • Example

    He entrusted me with the responsibility of taking care of his pet.

entrust Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for entrust

Antonyms for entrust

Phrases with entrust

  • to commit something to memory

    Example

    I always entrust important phone numbers to memory.

  • entrust oneself to someone's care

    to put oneself under someone's protection or care

    Example

    She entrusted herself to the care of the hospital staff.

  • to confide a secret to someone

    Example

    She entrusted me with her deepest secret.

Origins of entrust

from Old French 'entruster', meaning 'to place in trust'

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Summary: entrust in Brief

The verb 'entrust' [ɪnˈtrʌst] means to give someone a thing or a duty for which they are responsible. It is often used to indicate trust, as in 'The company entrusted her with the task of managing the project.' Other examples include 'I entrusted my car to him while I was away.' 'Entrust' can be extended into phrases like 'entrust to memory,' and 'entrust oneself to someone's care,' and 'entrust with a secret.'