verb
entrust
ihn-TRUHST
Entrust (verb) means to give someone responsibility for something valuable or important, trusting them to look after it. Example: “She entrusted her savings to a financial advisor.”
verb
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To give someone responsibility for something valuable or important, trusting them to look after it.
"She entrusted her savings to a financial advisor."
"The coach entrusted the team captain with keeping morale up."
How to use entrust
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo hand something important over to someone because you trust them with it.
Common pairings
entrust someone with
entrust something to
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- entrusts
- Past tense
- entrusted
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She _____ her savings to a financial advisor.
Etymology
Formed from "en-" plus "trust."
Synonyms
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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.
