entrust
5 synonyms for entrust, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To give someone responsibility for something valuable or important, trusting them to look after it.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
confide
intrust
How to use entrust
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
entrust someone with
entrust something to
Etymology
Formed from "en-" plus "trust."
Full origin of entrust →Frequently asked questions
What does “entrust” mean?
The word “entrust” means to give someone responsibility for something valuable or important, trusting them to look after it. In plain terms, to hand something important over to someone because you trust them with it.
How do you pronounce “entrust”?
“Entrust” is pronounced ihn-TRUHST (/ɪnˈtɹʌst/ in IPA).
How do you use “entrust” in a sentence?
Here is “entrust” used in a sentence: “She entrusted her savings to a financial advisor.”
What part of speech is “entrust”?
“Entrust” is a verb.
