entrust

verb

in-ˈtrəst How to pronounce entrust (audio)
variants also intrust
Definition of entrustnext
1
as in to task
to give a task, duty, or responsibility to we entrusted our financial adviser with the investment of all of our savings

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2
as in to leave
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another we entrusted our pets to the care of our neighbor while we went on vacation

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How is the word entrust distinct from other similar verbs?

Some common synonyms of entrust are commit, confide, consign, and relegate. While all these words mean "to assign to a person or place for a definite purpose," entrust implies committing with trust and confidence.

the president is entrusted with broad powers

When is it sensible to use commit instead of entrust?

The meanings of commit and entrust largely overlap; however, commit may express the general idea of delivering into another's charge or the special sense of transferring to a superior power or to a special place of custody.

committed the felon to prison

In what contexts can confide take the place of entrust?

In some situations, the words confide and entrust are roughly equivalent. However, confide implies entrusting with great assurance or reliance.

confided complete control of my affairs to my attorney

When can consign be used instead of entrust?

While the synonyms consign and entrust are close in meaning, consign suggests removing from one's control with formality or finality.

consigned the damaging notes to the fire

When is relegate a more appropriate choice than entrust?

The words relegate and entrust can be used in similar contexts, but relegate implies a consigning to a particular class or sphere often with a suggestion of getting rid of.

relegated to an obscure position in the company

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Recent Examples of entrust Will fewer compliance checkpoints increase the risk of data breaches, particularly when sensitive government data is involved? Can national security truly be entrusted to private, for-profit companies whose primary objective is profitability rather than public service? —Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025 Musk is entrusted with cutting costs for the federal government. —Alena Botros, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2025 The younger sister has been entrusted with managing the family resort. —Sara Merican, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2025 Violet Bidwill was entrusted with the leadership of the Cardinals after her first husband and team owner Charles Bidwill died unexpectedly in 1947. —Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for entrust
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrust
  1. task
  2. leave
  3. trust
  4. transfer
  5. give
  6. commit
  7. relinquish
  8. recommend
Verb
  • Established in 2022 under former President Joe Biden, the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team was tasked with addressing the illicit use of cryptocurrencies.
    — MacKenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Automakers aren't tasked with just selling vehicles on dealer lots today.
    — Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Definition of task
Verb
  • The department did not say how much money is left of the total $189 billion approved.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2025
  • With few options left, Adam begins considering and concocting ways to enact vengeance, but Basem, having been down that rageful path, advises him otherwise.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 11 Apr. 2025
Definition of leave
Verb
  • The retailer trusts Hémar with its trickiest tasks: managing the rare products that are hazardous, heavy, bulky or non-sortable, ones that generally can’t be automated and sometimes must be moved by forklift.
    — Monica Hunter-Hart, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
  • But outside of that, she’s always relied on Billy, and she’s always trusted Billy.
    — Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 5 Apr. 2025
Definition of trust
Verb
  • On March 28, the agency notified its remaining employees that they would be terminated either on July 1, when all remaining USAID functions are set to be merged with State, or before Sept. 2, when the agency’s operations will have been substantially wound down or transferred to State.
    — Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 6 Apr. 2025
  • Trusting her advice, the man agreed to a partial payment and transferred $200 through Zelle, the report said.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Definition of transfer
Verb
  • But Steichen’s pedigree coaching both the Chargers’ Justin Herbert and the Eagles’ Jalen Hurts to recent success gives Jones the chance to be the 2025 version of Sam Darnold.
    — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2025
  • Huang gave Bibb a white T-shirt and some twine and showed her how to tie the fabric into a sausage shape.
    — Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2025
Definition of give
Verb
  • Since democratization, four South Korean Presidents have been imprisoned, one committed suicide amid a corruption investigation, and three have been impeached.
    — Charlie Campbell, Time, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Image ‘Eric LaRue’ Directed by Michael Shannon, this searing drama centers on Janice (Judy Greer), who struggles to cope after her son commits a school shooting.
    — The New York Times, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
Definition of commit
Verb
  • The New York congresswoman had relinquished her No. 4 leadership slot as House Republican Conference Chair since she had been named Trump’s UN pick, and Rep. Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) was elected in her place.
    — Emily Brooks, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Because these behavioral issues are not dissected, addressed or asked about during vet visits, many people relinquish their dogs to animal shelters.
    — John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
Definition of relinquish
Verb
  • Harris created for women accounts on websites commonly used for prostitution and recommended prices to be charged and time allotments.
    — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2025
  • What are your favorite NYC restaurants to recommend?
    — Nasha Smith, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Definition of recommend

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