trust

//trʌst//
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Noun

trustSingular
trustsPlural
1

Firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something.

She has complete trust in her best friend.

2

A legal arrangement whereby one person (a trustee) holds property for the benefit of another (a beneficiary).

He set up a trust to manage his assets for his children.

3

An organization or company managed by trustees, especially a large business conglomerate.

The company grew into a powerful trust that controlled much of the industry.

Verb

trustInfinitive
trustPresent tense
trustedPast tense
trustedPast participle
trustingPresent participle
trustsThird-person singular
1

To believe in the reliability, truth, or ability of someone or something.

I trust my best friend with all my secrets.

2

To have confidence in; to rely on.

I trust him to make the right decision.

3

To hope or expect confidently.

I trust you had a pleasant journey.

trust - Deep Vocabulary