Meaning of the word entrust in English

What does entrust mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

entrust

US /ɪnˈtrʌst/
UK /ɪnˈtrʌst/
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Verb

1.

assign the responsibility for something to (a person)

Example:
I entrusted him with the task of organizing the event.
She was entrusted with the secret recipe.
2.

put (something) into someone's care or protection

Example:
He entrusted his savings to his brother.
The valuable documents were entrusted to the lawyer.
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