entrust — to assign the responsibility for doing something to someone, or to give someone the care of something valuable
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to assign the responsibility for doing something to someone, or to give someone the care of something valuable
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈtrʌst/
Example Sentences
- The CEO entrusted the entire company's future to a 22-year-old intern, which turned out to be either genius or insane.
- I entrusted my diary to my little brother, and by dinner time, my mom knew everything.
- Public officials are entrusted with the duty to serve citizens fairly and transparently.
entrust
VERB[/ɪnˈtrʌst/]
to assign the responsibility for doing something to someone, or to give someone the care of something valuable
The old king entrusts his royal seal to the loyal advisor before the long journey.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'entrust' combines Old French 'en-' (to put in, to cause to be) with Old Norse 'trust' (confidence, faith). The verb emerged in Middle English as a formal construction meaning to place one's confidence or faith in someone, originally used in royal and noble contexts when monarchs delegated important duties or valuables to their servants.
Breakdown
en- (to put in, to cause) + trust (confidence, faith). The prefix 'en-' transforms the noun 'trust' into a verb meaning 'to invest with trust' or 'to place in the care of.'
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The CEO entrusted the entire company's future to a 22-year-old intern, which turned out to be either genius or insane.”
“I entrusted my diary to my little brother, and by dinner time, my mom knew everything.”
“Public officials are entrusted with the duty to serve citizens fairly and transparently.”
“She entrusted her life savings to a financial advisor she met only once.”
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