entrust

American  

[en-truhst] / ɛnˈtrʌst /

Sometimes intrust

verb (used with object)

1. to charge or invest with a trust or responsibility; charge with a specified office or duty involving trust.

   We entrusted him with our lives.

2. to commit (something) in trust to; confide, as for care, use, or performance.

   to entrust a secret, money, powers, or work to another.

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entrust British  

/ ɪnˈtrʌst /

verb

1. (usually foll by with) to invest or charge (with a duty, responsibility, etc)

2. (often foll by to) to put into the care or protection of someone

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Usage

It is usually considered incorrect to talk about entrusting someone to do something: the army cannot be trusted (not entrusted ) to carry out orders

Other Word Forms

• entrustment noun

Etymology

Origin of entrust

First recorded in 1595–1605; en- ¹ + trust

Example Sentences

In his years-long pursuit to build a great defense at USC, Lincoln Riley first entrusted the job to a familiar face from his Oklahoma days.

From Los Angeles Times

But in a previous statement to the Times, Ryan Gustin, a spokesman for CoreCivic said that the safety, health and well-being of the individuals entrusted to our care is our top priority.”

From Los Angeles Times

This time, Disney has entrusted a take-charge outsider to oversee its CEO transition, which is expected to unfold in the coming weeks.

From Los Angeles Times

Weber, who is California’s top elections official, said in a written statement that she is “entrusted with ensuring that California’s state election laws are enforced — including state laws that protect the privacy of California’s data.”

From Los Angeles Times

"Yet when I consider my role and the responsibilities entrusted to me, it seems clear that I have made many mistakes," she said.

From Barron's

Related Words

• allocate
• assign
• authorize
• commend
• commit
• confer
• confide
• hand over
• impose
• invest
• relegate
• trust
• turn over