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 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 Trump also recently entrusted Vance to travel to the Munich Security Conference in Germany as the face of his administration, where Vance scolded European allies for not doing more to protect free speech. — Anna Giaritelli, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Mar. 2025 If states, pension plans and even some endowments actively invest into bitcoin and other cryptoassets those investments are – be default – being made with the funds of others that have been entrusted to fund managers. — Sean Stein Smith, Forbes, 22 Feb. 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
  • This was especially true in the meeting with Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley, who as chair of the 15-member Caribbean Community bloc known as CARICOM was tasked with raising a number of concerns.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Investigators are now tasked with comparing DNA samples or dental records to see if the skeletal remains belong to Schepers.
    — Saleen Martin, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025
Definition of task
Verb
  • Many students lost fundamental reading and math skills after learning remotely for months and some teachers left the profession altogether by the time schools returned the next school year, national data from the U.S. Department of Education shows.
    — Kayla Jimenez, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025
  • The last remaining Founder, Marlene Hagge-Vossler, passed away in 2023, leaving a sad void at the Founders Cup.
    — Candace Oehler, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of leave
Verb
  • While talking to People, Gad said his early doubts had nothing to do with not trusting his daughters — and everything to do with not trusting everyone else on the internet.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Icahn is not a micro-manager and trusts his people and management to execute effectively.
    — Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of trust
Verb
  • Schreiner also spoke out against states and colleges that were not offering the trans athlete a full scholarship when Schreiner wanted to transfer in December.
    — Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
  • The deportees were then transferred to the Center for Terrorism Confinement, known as Cecot, the largest prison in the Americas.
    — Merlin Delcid, CNN, 23 Mar. 2025
Definition of transfer
Verb
  • Even the historically bad White Sox can't justify giving Gallo an opportunity to continue hitting.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Glover made double bogey at the 15th, chipped in for eagle at 16, then gave it right back with another double at the infamous 17th hole.
    — Justin Ray, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of give
Verb
  • That ability to listen to directions and commit to something is a very necessary part to pulling something off like this.
    — Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 23 Mar. 2025
  • In 2018, Germany committed to boosting its standing forces to 203,000 by 2025 — a target date that was later revised to 2031.
    — Sebastian Shukla, CNN, 23 Mar. 2025
Definition of commit
Verb
  • She was relinquished by her first adoptive family due to her behavioral issues.
    — Randall Colburn, EW.com, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Britain’s slimmer new Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has also relinquished the U.K.’s past leadership in research and expertise, largely due to pay reductions and restrictions on hiring non-British nationals.
    — Sarah Stroup, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of relinquish
Verb
  • Also, as is a perk with most tiny homes, the structure can be relocated if needed, although the brand does recommend seeking professional help for transport and reinstallation.
    — Maggie Horton, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
  • To manage osteoporosis, a doctor may recommend: Practicing weight-bearing exercises and strength training.
    — Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of recommend

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