Entrust

/ɪnˈtrʌst/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To assign the responsibility for doing something to someone.

I will entrust my dog to a trusted friend while I am on vacation.

To put something into someone's care or protection.

She entrusted her life savings to the financial advisor.

To give someone the responsibility to manage or take care of something valuable.

The teacher entrusted the class project to the most reliable student.

To commit to another with confidence.

He entrusted the secret to his closest friend.

Middle English, from Old French 'entroustier' (to commit), from 'en-' + 'trust' (to trust).

entrust with

To give someone the responsibility for something.

entrust to

To place something in someone's care or management.

trust

To have confidence in someone or something.

trustee

A person who is entrusted with managing property or assets for another.

trustworthiness

The quality of being reliable or honest.