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entrust

v.
C1 Advanced US //ɛnˈtɹəst// UK //ɛntɹˈʌst// en·trust

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.


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.

Synonyms
Origin

From en- + trust.

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