entrust
verb
en·trust
| \ in-ˈtrəst
, en-\
, en-\
variants:
or less commonly intrust \ in-ˈtrəst
\
\
entrusted
also intrusted;
entrusting
also intrusting;
entrusts
also intrusts
Definition of entrust
1
: to confer a trust on
especially
: to deliver something in trust to
2
: to commit to another with confidence
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Other Words from entrust
entrustment
\ in-ˈtrəs(t)-mənt
, en- \
noun
, en- \
noun
Examples of entrust in a Sentence
She was entrusted with the job of organizing the reception.
we entrusted our financial adviser with the investment of all of our savings
Recent Examples on the Web
The moral of the story is you have been entrusted with much. — Peter San Nicolas, Ramona Sentinel, "Ramona’s Trainer: You have been entrusted with much," 6 Sep. 2019 Now, he’s being entrusted to protect the blind side of the franchise’s 37-year-old icon of a quarterback. — Jeff Miller, Los Angeles Times, "Can the Chargers take the next step and challenge for a Super Bowl title?," 6 Sep. 2019 In the People’s House, we are entrusted with the sacred responsibility to protect those liberties for the American people, and to advance a future that honors both the words of our Founders and the well-being of generations to come. — Peter Marks, Washington Post, "What the Constitution means to Nancy Pelosi and Barbra Streisand, among other Americans," 4 Sep. 2019 They were entrusted with the Crystal of Truth, the physical embodiment of the life force that sustains Thra, but have instead been using the Crystal’s power to prolong their own lives. — Christian Holub, EW.com, "The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance," 31 Aug. 2019 Public accountability is important in public service, as I am entrusted with upholding the values of this public institution in an ethical and legal manner. — William Perry Pendley, The Denver Post, "William Perry Pendley: Rebutting a popular myth about my position on public lands," 30 Aug. 2019 You’ve been entrusted with the power to monitor that organization in the public’s interest. — Jon Lender, courant.com, "Jon Lender: Lottery CEO refuses to answer key question. Hearing officer responds, ‘If I had the power ... I would put him in contempt’," 16 Aug. 2019 Now, in the middle of gender-equity fight and with the women’s team at the height of its popularity, he is entrusted with finding Ellis’ replacement. — Ann Killion, SFChronicle.com, "U.S. Soccer entrusted with replacing coach Jill Ellis. What could go wrong?," 31 July 2019 We are entrusted to operate a $200 million federal asset in that vessel, which is owned and paid for by the National Science Foundation. — Anchorage Daily News, "Looking at budget cuts’ impact on Alaska fisheries," 16 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'entrust.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for entrust
entrust
verb
English Language Learners Definition of entrust
: to give someone the responsibility of doing something or of caring for someone or something
See the full definition for entrust in the English Language Learners Dictionary
entrust
verb
en·trust
| \ in-ˈtrəst
\
\
entrusted;
entrusting
Kids Definition of entrust
1
: to give care of something to
They entrusted me with their money.
2
: to give to another with confidence
I'll entrust the job to you.
entrust
transitive verb
en·trust
variants:
also intrust
Legal Definition of entrust
1
: to deliver something to (a person) under a charge or duty
2
: to give (something) over to the care of another
specifically
: to deliver to a merchant who may transfer ownership to a buyer in the ordinary course of business
—used especially in the Uniform Commercial Code
— see also negligent entrustment — compare bail, consign
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