variants also intrust

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How is the word entrust distinct from other similar verbs?

Some common synonyms of entrust are commit, confide, consign, and relegate. While all these words mean "to assign to a person or place for a definite purpose," entrust implies committing with trust and confidence.

the president is entrusted with broad powers

When is it sensible to use commit instead of entrust?

The meanings of commit and entrust largely overlap; however, commit may express the general idea of delivering into another's charge or the special sense of transferring to a superior power or to a special place of custody.

committed the felon to prison

In what contexts can confide take the place of entrust?

In some situations, the words confide and entrust are roughly equivalent. However, confide implies entrusting with great assurance or reliance.

confided complete control of my affairs to my attorney

When can consign be used instead of entrust?

While the synonyms consign and entrust are close in meaning, consign suggests removing from one's control with formality or finality.

consigned the damaging notes to the fire

When is relegate a more appropriate choice than entrust?

The words relegate and entrust can be used in similar contexts, but relegate implies a consigning to a particular class or sphere often with a suggestion of getting rid of.

relegated to an obscure position in the company

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of entrust These are grim times for the disciplines entrusted with carrying forward the humanistic project. D. Graham Burnett, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2025 This endeavor sees the jazz musician entrusted with a mission of the utmost importance: to set a new national anthem to music. Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2025 Users can also choose which tasks to entrust to AI. Diana Spehar, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025 As someone who has never slowed down and never stopped looking ahead, Gurr is asked what his message would be to those entrusted with ensuring that Disneyland is prepared for its next 70 years. Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for entrust
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrust
Verb
  • On the day of the wedding, the woman said her girlfriend's sister woke them up at 6:00 a.m., and she was tasked with cooking a multitude of dishes.
    Raven Brunner, People.com, 14 May 2025
  • Founding-era jurors were tasked not just with finding facts but also with preventing injustice.
    Mike Fox, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
Verb
  • What's left is rosemary, a spice that many, many people already have in their kitchen, or maybe even growing like an angry weed in their backyard.
    Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 18 May 2025
  • The aspirational numbers are dazzling but many details are undefined, with much left to be decided down the road in a world fraught with geopolitical and economic impediments.
    David Blackmon, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
Verb
  • But the Trump/Voight plan means no one can trust anything anymore.
    Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2025
  • CEOs following founders should pay even more attention to focus and trust while converging and evolving. CEO: C-suite news, analysis, and advice for top decision makers right to your inbox.
    George Bradt, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
Verb
  • She was turned over to ICE, sent to a processing center in Vermont and then transferred to the Richwood Correctional Center in Monroe, Louisiana.
    Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 12 May 2025
  • The suspect in the deadly shooting on the Florida State University campus last month was released from the hospital Monday and transferred to a detention facility, according to the Leon County Sheriff’s Office.
    Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 May 2025
Verb
  • What’s the Takeaway for People With Heart Failure? Experiencing issues with planning and thinking can be especially problematic for people with heart failure, given the complex self-care required to manage the condition.
    Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 16 May 2025
  • The search operation has included officers knocking on doors and requesting residents to give DNA samples to see if there are any relations to the babies.
    Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 15 May 2025
Verb
  • To upgrade to the new hardware, existing Whoop users will now have to cough up, either by committing to a new 12-month membership or paying a one-time upgrade fee.
    Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 10 May 2025
  • This is a very personal question that in no way commits Comité Colbert or our maisons.
    Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
Verb
  • In the end, Piastri was forced to relinquish second place too as his teammate Lando Norris swept past him on newer, faster tires once all the cars had bunched up at the end of the race behind the safety car.
    Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 18 May 2025
  • There are any number of reasons why owners may choose to relinquish a pet.
    Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 May 2025
Verb
  • By analyzing behavior patterns in real-time, brands can accurately identify site traffic to create intuitive experiences, send messages at the optimal point in the shopper's journey and recommend products that align with individual preferences and history.
    Amit Jhawar, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
  • This is why fruits with magnesium, like bananas, are often recommended for post-workout recovery.
    Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 9 May 2025

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“Entrust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrust. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

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