Word
entrust
Phoneticsen·trust, stress on the second syllable
US/ɛnˈtɹəst/
UK/ɛntɹˈʌst/
Definition
v. to give someone a task or a responsibility because you trust them. You use this when you want to show that you have confidence in a person's ability.
v. to give someone a task or responsibility because you trust them. Transitive — requires a direct object representing the task or the person being trusted.
Examples
“I entrust my keys to my neighbor while I am away.”
“The manager entrusts the most sensitive data to the lead accountant to ensure it remains secure.”
“By entrusting the project to a team of seasoned professionals, the board demonstrated its confidence in their ability to navigate the complex regulatory landscape.”
Examples
simple
“I entrust my keys to my neighbor while I am away.”
contextual
“The manager entrusts the most sensitive data to the lead accountant to ensure it remains secure.”
complex
“By entrusting the project to a team of seasoned professionals, the board demonstrated its confidence in their ability to navigate the complex regulatory landscape.”
Real-World Examples
“Hichilema also issued a statement urging Zambians to "remain peaceful, patient and patriotic as we await the official outcome from those entrusted with managing the vote".” “Afterward, they participated in a trust game under strict anonymity conditions, in which they were asked to decide how much money they wanted to entrust to an unknown person.” Etymology
From en- + trust.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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