Entrusting: meaning, definitions and examples

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entrusting

[ ɪnˈtrʌstɪŋ ]

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in business

To trust someone with a responsibility or task.

Synonyms

assign, confide, delegate

Examples of usage

He entrusted his assistant with the task of organizing the event.
She entrusted her financial advisor with managing her investments.

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in personal relationships

To place confidence in someone or something.

Synonyms

count on, depend on, rely on

Examples of usage

She entrusted him with her deepest secrets.
They entrusted their friendship with honesty and loyalty.

Translations

Translations of the word "entrusting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 confiar

🇮🇳 सौंपना

🇩🇪 anvertrauen

🇮🇩 mempercayakan

🇺🇦 довіряти

🇵🇱 powierzać

🇯🇵 任せる (makaseru)

🇫🇷 confier

🇪🇸 confiar

🇹🇷 emanet etmek

🇰🇷 맡기다 (matgida)

🇸🇦 توكل

🇨🇿 svěřit

🇸🇰 zveriť

🇨🇳 委托 (wěituō)

🇸🇮 zaupati

🇮🇸 treysta

🇰🇿 сенім арту

🇬🇪 ნდობა (ndoba)

🇦🇿 etibar etmək

🇲🇽 confiar

Word origin

The word 'entrusting' originated from the Middle English word 'entresten', which came from Old French 'en(tr)uster'. The prefix 'en-' means 'in' or 'into', and 'truster' comes from Latin 'trustare', meaning 'to trust'. The word has evolved over time to represent the act of placing trust or responsibility in someone or something.