Pronunciation

/trʌst/

Definitions

Noun

• Trust: 1. Confidence in someone or something, often based on reliability or past experience. “She has complete trust in her friend’s judgment.”
  • Synonyms: confidence, faith, reliance, belief, dependence

2. The act of placing reliance on someone or something for care or management. “The children were placed in the trust of their grandparents.”

   • Synonyms: custody, guardianship, fiduciary responsibility, delegation

3. A legal arrangement in which a person (the trustee) holds assets for the benefit of another person (the beneficiary). “A trust fund is established for the education of the beneficiaries.”

Verb

• To trust: To have faith or confidence in someone or something. “I trust her with important decisions.”
  • Synonyms: believe, rely, depend, entrust, confide

Adjective

• Trusted: Believed to be reliable or honest. “She is a trusted colleague.”
  • Synonyms: dependable, reliable, honest, credible

Adverb

• Truly: In a true or genuine manner. “Truly, he was grateful for her help.”

Phrases

• “Trust but verify” is a maxim advising caution before accepting something as true.
• “In her trust” signifies reliance or confidence placed in someone.
• “Placing trust in a system” refers to having faith in its functionality.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The family’s future was placed in the trust of the financial advisor.”
• Verb: “She decided to trust her instincts about the situation.”
• Adjective: “He is a truly trusted friend.”
• Adverb: “She trusted him with the secret truly.”

Synonyms

• Confidence
• Faith
• Dependence
• Belief
• Reliance
• Confidence in
• Count on
• Entrust
• Delegate
• Reliable
• Dependable
• Trustworthy
• Verifiable