Simple Definition of entrust

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entrust

verb

entrusts; entrusted; entrusting
: to give someone the responsibility of doing something or of caring for someone or something
She was entrusted with the job of organizing the reception.
entrust your car to a friend = entrust a friend with your car

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“Entrust.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/entrust. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.

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