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   En·trust

   /ənˈtrəst/

   

   verb

   • 1. assign the responsibility for doing something to (someone): "I've been entrusted with the task of getting him safely back" Similar give responsibility forchargeinvestendowburdenencumbersaddletaxassignconfer onbestow onvest inconsigndelegatedeputedevolveput into the hands ofgive into the charge/care/custody ofturn overhand overgivegrantvouchsafe
   • ▪ put (something) into someone's care or protection: "you persuade people to entrust their savings to you" Similar hand overgive custody ofmake overturn overcommitassignconsigndeliverformal:commend

   Derivatives

   • 1. entrustment noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryENTRUST | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   to give someone a thing or a duty for which they are responsible: entrust something to someone He didn't look like the sort of man you should entrust your luggage to. be entrusted with Two senior officials have been entrusted with organizing the auction. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Giving, providing and supplying.

3. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › entrustEntrust - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   To entrust is to let someone take care of something for you because you believe she will protect it. It could be a duty or a thing — you might entrust a nursing home with the care of your parents or entrust an accountant with your finances. Entrust is a verb that needs an object, so you always entrust with or to something.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionentrust verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of entrust verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishENTRUST definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   5 days ago · 1. (usually foll by with) to invest or charge (with a duty, responsibility, etc) 2. (often foll by to) to put into the care or protection of someone. USAGE It is usually considered incorrect to talk about entrusting someone to do something: the army cannot be trusted (not entrusted) to carry out orders.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › entrustEntrust - definition of entrust by The Free Dictionary

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   1. To give over (something) to another for care, protection, or performance: "He still has the aura of the priest to whom you would entrust your darkest secrets" (James Carroll). 2. To give as a trust to (someone): entrusted his aides with the task. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

7. www.yourdictionary.com › entrustEntrust Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Verb. Filter. verb. entrusted, entrusting, entrusts. To give over (something) to another for care, protection, or performance. American Heritage. To charge or invest with a trust or duty. Entrust a lawyer with records. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. To assign the care of; turn over for safekeeping. Entrust the key to me.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishENTRUST | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   ENTRUST definition: to make someone responsible for doing something or looking after something: . Learn more.