entrust
[ en-truhst ]
/ ɛnˈtrʌst /
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verb (used with object)
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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Sometimes in·trust [in-truhst] /ɪnˈtrʌst/ .
OTHER WORDS FROM entrust
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entrust
intrust
/ (ɪnˈtrʌst) /
verb (tr)
(usually foll by with) to invest or charge (with a duty, responsibility, etc)
(often foll by to) to put into the care or protection of someone
Derived forms of entrust
entrustment or intrustment, nounusage for entrust
It is usually considered incorrect to talk about entrusting someone to do something: the army cannot be trusted (not entrusted) to carry out orders
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