entrust

[en-truhst] / ɛnˈtrʌst /

VERB

give custody, authority to

Synonyms

STRONGEST

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

STRONG

allot bank charge consign count delegate deliver depend reckon rely

WEAK

bend an ear deposit with leave with

Antonyms

STRONGEST

deny hold keep

STRONG

retain withhold

Example Sentences

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America’s Founders and Adam Smith knew better than to entrust the future to philosopher-kings.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Murrin’s case highlights pitfalls that lurk when people entrust someone with their taxes, according to Olson.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 2026

Miles said he did not want to entrust the tickets to the postal system, so he arranged to meet Kai's customers in hotels across England to hand them over personally.

From BBC • Nov. 23, 2025

He had to entrust this draft to someone and give that person instructions on how to publish it in the event of his death.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman

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