Synonyms of entrusted

entrusted

verb

variants also intrusted

past tense of entrust

1

as in tasked

to give a task, duty, or responsibility to

we entrusted our financial adviser with the investment of all of our savings

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tasked
• trusted
• charged
• assigned
• commissioned
• imposed
• delegated
• conferred
• recommended
• committed
• authorized
• empowered
• allotted
• confided
• allocated
• invested
• consigned
• reposed
• relegated

2

as in handed

to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another

we entrusted our pets to the care of our neighbor while we went on vacation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• handed
• left
• transferred
• delegated
• gave
• delivered
• relinquished
• passed
• confided
• trusted
• committed
• commended
• recommended
• transmitted
• granted
• vested
• consigned
• loaned
• assigned
• reposed
• bequeathed
• turned over
• handed over
• conferred
• submitted
• distributed
• divided
• lent
• dispensed
• gave over
• furnished
• supplied
• dispersed
• surrendered
• dealt (out)
• released
• willed
• turned in
• yielded
• handed down
• handed in
• advanced
• handed on
• recommitted
• retransferred
• redelivered
• retransmitted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• held
• retained
• kept
• reserved
• owned
• withheld
• received
• possessed
• accepted
• took
• detained
• occupied
• held back
• took in
• took over

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of entrusted

It was enabled by those most entrusted to prevent it, acting in the belief that the cause required continuity. — Michael Sonnenfeldt, Fortune, 19 July 2026

But a new watchdog memo raises serious questions about whether the private contractors entrusted with that work are adequately protecting taxpayer information. — Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

As orphanages closed, more orphans and low-income children were entrusted to the care of foster parents in private homes. — Thomas Adam, The Conversation, 16 July 2026

Brady Lum was accused of stealing more than $600,000 from the organization while entrusted with its assets. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 14 July 2026

The fact that Iya and Jonathan have entrusted us with this opportunity to help usher a new story into this world is an honor beyond words. — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 13 July 2026

In the story, she is entrusted to the collective of powerful women, who put themselves in danger to keep her safe. — Tina Eves, SPIN, 13 July 2026

In a statement, DA Clark said the allegations against an NYPD inspector entrusted with the highest standard of integrity were troubling. — Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 10 July 2026

Uthmeier was previously the governor’s chief of staff and was entrusted to run DeSantis’ presidential campaign when his poll numbers were tanking. — Romy Ellenbogen Herald, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026