Meaning of the word trust in English

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

trust

US /trʌst/
UK /trʌst/
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Noun

1.

firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something

Example:
She placed her complete trust in her lawyer.
Building trust takes time and effort.
2.

an arrangement whereby a person (a trustee) holds property as its nominal owner for the good of one or more beneficiaries

Example:
The family set up a trust for their children's education.
He is the sole beneficiary of the trust.

Verb

1.

believe in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of

Example:
I trust you to make the right decision.
Can I really trust what he says?
2.

allow someone to have, use, or manage (something) in the confidence that it will be handled carefully and responsibly

Example:
I wouldn't trust him with my money.
She was trusted with the company's most sensitive data.
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