entrust

Meanings

• Verb

  To place in the care or protection of someone; commit to their charge.

  - "I will entrust my car to the mechanic for repairs."
  - "The mother entrusted her child to the babysitter."
  - "The company entrusts its valuable data to a third-party vendor."

• Verb

  To give formal possession of something to someone.

  - "The king entrusted the castle to his trusted advisor."
  - "The new manager was entrusted with a significant budget."
  - "The board of directors entrusted the CEO with leading the company."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with entrust
crust , trust , pursue , just , first , nurse

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Variants

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entrust , entrusted , entrusting , entrustment , entrustments , entrusts , intrust , intrusted , intrusting , intrusts

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Etymology

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From Old French 'entreconfier,' meaning 'to confide,' from 'entre' 'between' + 'confier' 'commit,' from 'con' 'with' + 'fier' 'trust.'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'entrust' appears in the title of a 2013 novel by S.J. Parris.

2. In the movie 'The Da Vinci Code,' the character Robert Langdon entrusts a valuable artifact to a museum curator.

3. The phrase 'to entrust one's life to someone' is a common idiom used to describe a deep sense of trust and faith.

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Related Concepts

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1. Trust: A feeling of reliance on the reliability, ability, truth, or strength of someone or something.

2. Commitment: The act of pledging to do something or to obey, support, or fulfill a responsibility.

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Culture

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In literature, the concept of entrusting is often used to illustrate themes of trust, responsibility, and loyalty. In art, images of entrusting can represent the transfer of power, protection, or commitment. In music, songs about entrusting can express feelings of faith, reliance, and hope.

How to Memorize "entrust"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person handing an object to another person with a look of trust and confidence.
   - Visualize the word 'entrust' written in large letters in your mind.
   - Create a mental image of a lock and key, representing the act of entrusting something to someone.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'entrust' with the word 'responsibility.'
   - Think of the word 'commitment' when you see or hear the word 'entrust.'
   - Connect the word 'entrust' with the image of a trusted friend or advisor.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Entrust: Entirely Trustworthy,'
   - Use the acronym 'E-N-T-R-U-S-T' to remember the meaning: 'Entirely Nurture Trust Until Successfully Transferred.'

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