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   Trust

   /trəst/

   

   noun

   • 1. firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something: "relations have to be built on trust" Similar confidencebelieffaithfreedom from suspicion/doubtsurenesscertaintycertitudeassuranceconvictioncredencerelianceOpposite distrustmistrustskepticism
   • ▪ acceptance of the truth of a statement without evidence or investigation: "I used only primary sources, taking nothing on trust"
   • ▪ the state of being responsible for someone or something: "a man in a position of trust" Similar responsibilitydutyobligation
   • ▪ a person or duty for which one has responsibility: literary "rulership is a trust from God"
   • 2. an arrangement whereby a person (a trustee) holds property as its nominal owner for the good of one or more beneficiaries: "a trust was set up" Similar safe keepingkeepingprotectionchargecarecustodytrusteeshipguardianship
   • ▪ a body of trustees.
   • ▪ an organization or company managed by trustees: "a charitable trust"
   • 3. a large company that has or attempts to gain monopolistic control of a market. dated US
   • 4. commercial credit: archaic West Indian "my master lived on trust at an alehouse"
   • 5. a hope or expectation: archaic "all the great trusts of womanhood"

   verb

   • 1. believe in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of: "I should never have trusted her" Similar have faith input/place one's trust inhave (every) confidence inbelieve inpin one's hopes/faith onrely ondepend onbank oncount onbe sure ofbe convinced byswear byconfide inOpposite distrustmistrustdoubt
   • ▪ allow someone to have, use, or look after (someone or something of importance or value) with confidence: "I'd trust you with my life" Similar entrustput in the hands ofallow to look after/use
   • ▪ commit (someone or something) to the safekeeping of: "they don't like to trust their money to anyone outside the family" Similar consigncommitgivehand overturn overassigncommend
   • ▪ have confidence; hope (used as a polite formula in conversation): "I trust that you have enjoyed this book" Similar hopeexpectthink likelydare sayimaginebelieveassumepresumesupposetake itinformal:guess
   • ▪ have faith or confidence: "she trusted in the powers of justice"
   • ▪ place reliance on (luck, fate, or something else over which one has little control): "trusting to the cover of night, I ventured out"
   • 2. allow credit to (a customer): archaic "all persons are forbid to trust sailors"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old Norse traust, from traustr ‘strong’; the verb from Old Norse treysta, assimilated to the noun.

   Derivatives

   • 1. trustable adjective
   • 2. truster noun

   Scrabble Points: 5

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   TRUST definition: 1. to believe that someone is good and honest and will not harm you: 2. to be sure that someone…. Learn more.

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   Definitions of trust. noun. the trait of believing in the honesty and reliability of others. “the experience destroyed his trust and personal dignity” synonyms: trustfulness, trustingness. see more. noun. complete confidence in a person or plan etc. “the doctor-patient relationship is based on trust ” synonyms: faith. see more. noun.

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   Definition of trust noun from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. trust. noun. /trʌst/ [uncountable] trust (in somebody/something) the belief that someone or something is good, sincere, honest, etc. and will not try to harm or trick you Her trust in him was unfounded. a partnership based on trust It has taken years to earn their trust.

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   Britannica Dictionary definition of TRUST. 1. [noncount] : belief that someone or something is reliable, good, honest, effective, etc. Our relationship is founded on mutual love and trust. His lies and deception shattered my trust in him. She has no trust in the security of online banking. [+] more examples. 2.

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   Mar 16, 2024 · What Is a Trust? A trust is a legal entity with separate and distinct rights, similar to a person or corporation. In a trust, a party known as a trustor gives another...