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Definitions

entrust

[en-truhst] / ɛnˈtrʌst /
VERB
give custody, authority to
Synonyms
STRONGEST
allocate assign authorize commend commit confer confide hand over impose invest relegate trust turn over
STRONG
allot bank charge consign count delegate deliver depend reckon rely
WEAK
bend an ear deposit with leave with
Antonyms
STRONGEST
deny hold keep
STRONG
retain withhold

Example Sentences

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Murrin’s case highlights pitfalls that lurk when people entrust someone with their taxes, according to Olson.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 2026

Major investors and tenants also remain reluctant to entrust multibillion-dollar decisions to unproven platforms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

When we entrust digital platforms with our biometric data, we hand over unique, irreplaceable biological identifiers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

Are the Rams really about to entrust star wide receiver Puka Nacua with the responsibility of projecting their virtues after the controversial week he just had?

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2025

You entrust some money to someone who holds a stall in the marketplace.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.