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   trust

   /trəst/

   noun

   • 1. firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something: "relations have to be built on trust" Similar confidencebelieffaithfreedom from suspicion/doubtsurenesscertaintycertitudeassuranceconvictioncredencerelianceOpposite distrustmistrustskepticism
   • ▪ acceptance of the truth of a statement without evidence or investigation: "I used only primary sources, taking nothing on trust"
   • ▪ the state of being responsible for someone or something: "a man in a position of trust" Similar responsibilitydutyobligation
   • ▪ a person or duty for which one has responsibility: literary "rulership is a trust from God"
   • 2. an arrangement whereby a person (a trustee) holds property as its nominal owner for the good of one or more beneficiaries: "a trust was set up" Similar safe keepingkeepingprotectionchargecarecustodytrusteeshipguardianship
   • ▪ a body of trustees.
   • ▪ an organization or company managed by trustees: "a charitable trust"
   • 3. a large company that has or attempts to gain monopolistic control of a market. dated US
   • 4. commercial credit: archaic West Indian "my master lived on trust at an alehouse"
   • 5. a hope or expectation: archaic "all the great trusts of womanhood"

   verb

   • 1. believe in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of: "I should never have trusted her" Similar have faith input/place one's trust inhave (every) confidence inbelieve inpin one's hopes/faith onrely ondepend onbank oncount onbe sure ofbe convinced byswear byconfide inOpposite distrustmistrustdoubt
   • ▪ allow someone to have, use, or look after (someone or something of importance or value) with confidence: "I'd trust you with my life" Similar entrustput in the hands ofallow to look after/use
   • ▪ commit (someone or something) to the safekeeping of: "they don't like to trust their money to anyone outside the family" Similar consigncommitgivehand overturn overassigncommend
   • ▪ have confidence; hope (used as a polite formula in conversation): "I trust that you have enjoyed this book" Similar hopeexpectthink likelydare sayimaginebelieveassumepresumesupposetake itinformal:guess
   • ▪ have faith or confidence: "she trusted in the powers of justice"
   • ▪ place reliance on (luck, fate, or something else over which one has little control): "trusting to the cover of night, I ventured out"
   • 2. allow credit to (a customer): archaic "all persons are forbid to trust sailors"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old Norse traust, from traustr ‘strong’; the verb from Old Norse treysta, assimilated to the noun.

   Derivatives

   • 1. trustable adjective
   • 2. truster noun

   Scrabble Points: 5

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › trustTrust Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   trust: [noun] assured reliance on the character, ability, strength, or truth of someone or something. one in which confidence is placed.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTRUST | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   TRUST definition: 1. to believe that someone is good and honest and will not harm you, or that something is safe and…. Learn more.

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   Trust definition: reliance on the integrity, strength, ability, surety, etc., of a person or thing; confidence.. See examples of TRUST used in a sentence.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › trustTrust - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   If you trust someone then you believe that they’re honest and reliable. If you loan your car to someone, you had better trust them to bring it back to you, and in good shape.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTRUST definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   15 meanings: 1. reliance on and confidence in the truth, worth, reliability, etc, of a person or thing; faith Related.... Click for more definitions.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishtrust noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   [uncountable] the belief that somebody/something is good, sincere, honest, etc. and will not try to harm or trick you Our partnership is based on trust.; This is a relationship built on mutual trust.; It has taken years to earn their trust.; We worked hard to gain the trust of local people. Talking openly with your team helps to build trust.; trust in somebody/something Her trust in him was ...

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishTRUST | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   TRUST definition: 1. to believe that someone is good and honest and will not harm you: 2. to be sure that someone…. Learn more.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishtrust verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Synonyms trust trust depend on somebody/ something rely on somebody/ something count on somebody/ something believe in somebody These words all mean to believe that somebody/ something will do what you hope or expect of them or that what they tell you is correct or true. trust to believe that somebody is good, honest, sincere, etc. and that they will do what you expect of them or do the right ...

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishtrust noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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    1 [uncountable] trust (in somebody/something) the belief that someone or something is good, sincere, honest, etc. and will not try to harm or trick you Her trust in him was unfounded. a partnership based on trust It has taken years to earn their trust. If you put your trust in me, I will not let you down. She will not betray your trust (= do something that you have asked her not to do).

11. www.thefreedictionary.com › trustTrust - definition of trust by The Free Dictionary

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    Define trust. trust synonyms, trust pronunciation, trust translation, English dictionary definition of trust. n. 1. a. Firm belief in the integrity, ability, or character of a person or thing; confidence or reliance: trying to gain our clients' trust; ...