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 While Social Security employees are entrusted with the records containing personal information, it was disputed whether the 11 DOGE team members could be trusted with same material. David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025 He was tapped to be a special assistant at the Department of Homeland Security, who will now be entrusted with preventing terrorism. Meredith Kile, People.com, 5 June 2025 Parking garage Washington Madison Wells garage, 172 W. Madison St., Chicago The Ferrari was entrusted to an attendant at a parking garage, which was owned by the Chicago Board of Education in the 1970s. Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025 Lundell, 24, has been entrusted to play against top lines since the Toronto series two postseasons ago. Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for entrust
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrust
Verb
  • Quinn and others have spent time with the man tasked with protecting Daniels’ blindside since the shocking trade with the Houston Texans in March.
    Ben Standig, New York Times, 19 June 2025
  • In Emilia Pérez, a Spanish-language musical and crime drama, Saldaña portrays Rita, a lawyer who is tasked with helping the movie's titular character (Karla Sofía Gascón) obtain a gender-affirming surgery to escape life as a cartel boss.
    Catherine Santino, People.com, 18 June 2025
Verb
  • Prioritize child and pet safety: Be vigilant about never leaving young children and pets in vehicles without supervision, especially during periods of intense heat, as car interiors can quickly become extremely hot.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 23 June 2025
  • That left officials urging victims and survivors to come forward and work with authorities to ensure accountability.
    Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 23 June 2025
Verb
  • This is a problem for folks with food allergies who need to steer clear of almonds and trust the label to tell them the truth about what’s in the product.
    Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 17 June 2025
  • Fans trust her unfiltered opinions, and brands see direct sales impact.
    Yola Robert, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Verb
  • The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will decide where to transfer the 13 sea turtles — potential new locations include Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach and Zoo Miami.
    Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 17 June 2025
  • In a strategic move, President Donald Trump has ordered that Greenland be transferred from the U.S. European Command to the U.S. Northern Command, tightening America’s grip on Arctic defense at a time of escalating global conflict.
    Jasmine Baehr , Liz Friden, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2025
Verb
  • Arbus gives them all a focussed attention—a look that feels more like curiosity than concern.
    Vince Aletti, New Yorker, 20 June 2025
  • That arc gave us both such emotional depth to play with.
    Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2025
Verb
  • He’s played the last two seasons with the Tri-City Americans in the Western Hockey League — totaling 11-43-54 in 68 games this past season — but has already committed to Penn State in the fall.
    Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 28 June 2025
  • However, the acts [to] commit murder was on him as well.
    Michael Nied, People.com, 27 June 2025
Verb
  • Do it, talk to each other, ask questions, reach out to members, and remember that no one has ever relinquished power willingly, even for things as small as better hours, or more holiday time.
    James Folta, Literary Hub, 24 June 2025
  • Jean-Baptiste Voisin, chief strategy officer at LVMH, relinquished his responsibilities as head of LVMH Métiers d’Art and will now take on leadership of LVMH Media Research and Brand Image teams, previously helmed by Mathilde Delhoume, who is also taking on new responsibilities.
    Miles Socha, Footwear News, 23 June 2025
Verb
  • And forget about asking the agent to recommend the best plan based on your calling history.
    Mike Murchison, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
  • An influential committee that shapes U.S. vaccine policy – a flashpoint under the leadership of Secretary of Health Robert F. Kennedy Jr. – has recommended that adults and children no longer receive flu vaccines containing trace amounts of a preservative that's rarely used anymore.
    Pien Huang, NPR, 26 June 2025

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“Entrust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrust. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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