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trust — firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something

Pronunciation (IPA): /trʌst/

Example Sentences

  • My dog trusts me so much that he gives me his favorite bone.
  • Parents need to trust their teenagers, even when they come home smelling like pizza at 2 AM.
  • Building trust in a team takes time and consistent effort.

trust

NOUN

[/trʌst/]

firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something

a young girl stands at the top of a high playground slide, hesitating nervously at the edge. Her best friend below extends both arms upward with a confident smile and steady posture. The girl takes a deep breath and jumps down toward her friend's waiting arms. Her friend catches her safely and securely, both children smiling with relief and joy. Other children nearby watch and cheer as the successful catch demonstrates the strong bond between the two friends. firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something
💡 Concept

a young girl stands at the top of a high playground slide, hesitating nervously at the edge. Her best friend below extends both arms upward with a confident smile and steady posture. The girl takes a deep breath and jumps down toward her friend's waiting arms. Her friend catches her safely and securely, both children smiling with relief and joy. Other children nearby watch and cheer as the successful catch demonstrates the strong bond between the two friends. firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/trʌst/
🇬🇧 UK/trʌst/

🌳Etymology

Roottrust

Origin

Trust derives from Old Norse 'traust' meaning 'help' or 'confidence', which passed through Old English 'treowth' meaning 'faithfulness' before evolving into the modern English 'trust'. The semantic development reflects a metaphorical extension from physical support and reliance to psychological confidence and belief in another's integrity.

Breakdown

Old Norse traust (help, confidence) → Old English treowth (faithfulness) → Middle English trust. The root conveys the sense of firm reliance, akin to how a tree depends on sturdy roots for support.

🎵Rhyme

mustdustrustjustbust
must
dust
rust
just
bust

🔗Collocations

build trust
lose trust
breach of trust
trust fund
blind trust
trust someone with

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“My dog trusts me so much that he gives me his favorite bone.”

😄 Fun example

“Parents need to trust their teenagers, even when they come home smelling like pizza at 2 AM.”

“Building trust in a team takes time and consistent effort.”

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