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intrust

[ in-truhst ]
/ ɪnˈtrʌst /
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verb (used with object), in·trust·ed in·trust·ing.
a less common variant of entrust.
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Words related to intrust

allocate, charge, engage, give, hold, invest, offer, promise, send, allot, apportion, authorize, commend, commission, confide, consign, convey, delegate, deliver, deposit

How to use intrust in a sentence

  • President George A. Smith at that time was made trustee-in-trust with twelve other brethren as his assistants.

    Wilford Woodruff|Matthias F. Cowley

  • The two oldest bishops were appointed by the Twelve as trustees-in-trust for the Temple.

    Wilford Woodruff|Matthias F. Cowley

British Dictionary definitions for intrust

intrust
/ (ɪnˈtrʌst) /
verb
a less common spelling of entrust

Derived forms of intrust

intrustment, noun
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Other Idioms and Phrases with intrust

in trust

In the possession or care of a trustee, as in The money was held in trust for the children's education. This expression implies having confidence in someone (the trustee). [Mid-1500s]

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