Intrust: meaning, definitions and examples

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intrust

 

[ ษชnหˆtrสŒst ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

assign responsibility

To entrust means to assign the responsibility for something, typically a task or a secret, to someone else. It implies a level of confidence in the person to whom the responsibility is given.

Synonyms

assign, charge, commit, delegate.

Examples of usage

  • She entrusted her friend with her secret.
  • The manager entrusted him with an important project.
  • Parents often entrust their children to capable caregivers.
Context #2 | Verb

confidence in

Entrust can also mean to place trust in someone, indicating that you believe they will do the right thing with what has been given to them.

Synonyms

count on, have faith in, rely on, trust.

Examples of usage

  • He entrusted his life savings to the investment firm.
  • I have always entrusted my thoughts to her.
  • They entrusted their legacy to their descendants.

Translations

Translations of the word "intrust" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น confiar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅŒเค‚เคชเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช anvertrauen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ percaya

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพะฒะตั€ัั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ powierzaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่จ—ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท confier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ confiar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท emanet etmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œ„์ž„ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠูˆูƒู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ svฤ›ล™it

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zveriลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅง”ๆ‰˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zaupanja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fela

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐะฟัั‹ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ แƒฌแƒ›แƒฃแƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ etibar etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ confiar

Etymology

The word 'intrust' originated in the late 14th century, derived from the Middle English term 'intrusten', which means to put in trust. The prefix 'in-' signifies 'in' or 'into', while 'trust' comes from Old French 'trois' or directly from Latin 'fidere', which means to confide or have faith in. Over time, it has evolved into its current form and usage, primarily retaining the meaning of placing something valuable or an obligation in the care of another. The nuance of trust and reliance with 'intrust' underpins many social and business transactions, highlighting the important role of trust in human interactions.