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entrust

/ɪnˈtɹʌst/verb

To give someone responsibility for something important because you trust them.

Example sentences

  • “Before the trip, she entrusted her plants to her neighbor.”
  • “Parents entrust teachers with the safety of their children every day.”

Two patterns: entrust something to someone, or entrust someone with something. Both keep the trust inside the handover.

Featured as word of the day on September 7, 2026.

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