entrust
[ en-truhst ]
/ ɛnˈtrʌst /
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verb (used with object)
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Sometimes in·trust [in-truhst] /ɪnˈtrʌst/ .
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How to use entrust in a sentence
British Dictionary definitions for entrust
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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