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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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   : assured reliance on the character, ability, strength, or truth of someone or something. b. : one in which confidence is placed. 2. a. : dependence on something future or contingent : hope. b. : reliance on future payment for property (such as merchandise) delivered : credit. bought furniture on trust. 3. a.

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.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryTRUST | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   to believe that someone is good and honest and will not harm you, or that something is safe and reliable: My sister warned me not to trust him. Trust me - I know about these things. Trust your instincts, and do what you think is right. I don't trust air travel - it's unnatural. [ + obj + to infinitive ] I trust him to make the right decision.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › trustTRUST Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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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.

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

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   trust implies instinctive unquestioning belief in and reliance upon something: to have trust in one's parents. confidence implies conscious trust because of good reasons, definite evidence, or past experience: to have confidence in the outcome of events. assurance implies absolute confidence and certainty: to feel an assurance of victory.

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

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   Definitions of trust. noun. the trait of believing in the honesty and reliability of others. “the experience destroyed his trust and personal dignity” synonyms: trustfulness, trustingness. see more. noun. complete confidence in a person or plan etc. “the doctor-patient relationship is based on trust ” synonyms: faith. see more. noun.

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

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   Definition of trust noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. trust. noun. OPAL S. /trʌst/ Idioms. [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.

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

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   noun. uk / trʌst / us. trust noun (BELIEF) B2. the belief that you can trust someone or something: a marriage based on love and trust. They showed a lot of trust in me right from the beginning. Opposite. distrust.

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

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    Definition of trust verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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

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    trust. noun. /trʌst/. [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.