Definition of trust
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: assured reliance on the character, ability, strength, or truth of someone or something
b
: one in which confidence is placed
2a
: dependence on something future or contingent : hope
b
: reliance on future payment for property (such as merchandise) delivered : credit
bought furniture on trust
3a
: a property interest held by one person for the benefit of another
b
: a combination of firms or corporations formed by a legal agreement
especially
: one that reduces or threatens to reduce competition
b(1)
: a charge or duty imposed in faith or confidence or as a condition of some relationship
(2)
: something committed or entrusted to one to be used or cared for in the interest of another
c
: responsible charge or office
in trust
: in the care or possession of a trustee
trust
verb
trusted; trusting; trusts
Definition of trust (Entry 2 of 2)
1a
: to rely on the truthfulness or accuracy of : believe
trust a rumor
b
: to place confidence in : rely on
a friend you can trust
c
: to hope or expect confidently
trusts that the problem will be resolved soon
2a
: to commit or place in one's care or keeping : entrust
b
: to permit to stay or go or to do something without fear or misgiving
3
: to extend credit to
1a
: to place confidence : depend
trust in God trust to luck
b
: to be confident : hope
2
: to sell or deliver on credit
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The first known use of trust was in the 13th century
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