Trust: meaning, definitions and examples

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trust

 

[ trสŒst ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

in relationships

Trust is the firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something. It is the confident expectation of a positive outcome or result based on the belief that the other person will act in a predictable and responsible manner.

Synonyms

confidence, faith, reliance

Examples of usage

  • I have complete trust in my best friend.
  • Building trust in a relationship takes time and effort.
  • She betrayed my trust by sharing my secrets.
Context #2 | Verb

actions

To trust means to have confidence in the honesty, integrity, or reliability of someone or something. It involves placing reliance or faith in another person's actions or words.

Synonyms

believe, count on, rely on

Examples of usage

  • I trust that you will keep your promise.
  • She trusted him with her deepest secrets.
  • You can trust me to do the right thing.

Translations

Translations of the word "trust" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น confianรงa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคถเฅเคตเคพเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Vertrauen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kepercayaan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพะฒั–ั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zaufanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไฟก้ ผ (ใ—ใ‚“ใ‚‰ใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท confiance

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ confianza

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรผven

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ ๋ขฐ (์‹ ๋ขฐ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุซู‚ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dลฏvฤ›ra

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dรดvera

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไฟกไปป (xรฌnrรจn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zaupanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ traust

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะตะฝั–ะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒ“แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ etibar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ confianza

Etymology

The word 'trust' originated from the Old Norse word 'traust' meaning 'confidence, protection'. Over time, it evolved to encompass not just confidence but also reliability and faith in someone or something. Trust plays a crucial role in human relationships, business transactions, and societal interactions, forming the foundation of cooperation and mutual understanding.

See also: distrust, distrustful, entrust, entrusting, mistrust, mistrustful, mistrustfully, trustee, trustful, trustfulness, trustingly, trustworthily, trustworthiness, trustworthy, untrusting, untrustworthily, untrustworthiness, untrustworthy.

Word Frequency Rank

At #947 in the frequency ranking, this word is highly important for effective communication. It's commonly used in daily situations and should be prioritized in your vocabulary building.