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

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 notes

In plain EnglishTo hand something important over to someone because you trust them with it.

Common pairings

entrust someone with entrust something to

Word forms

entrusted past tense, entrusts singular

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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.

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