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- pronunciation:
- ihn
truhst
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
entrusts, entrusting, entrusted |
| definition 1: |
to hand over to for the care or protection of.
We entrusted the pets to our neighbors while we were on vacation.- synonyms:
- delegate, trust
- similar words:
- assign, charge, check, commit, confide, hand over
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| definition 2: |
to hand over something or give some task to as a responsibility.
I entrusted him with the key to the office safe.- synonyms:
- charge
- similar words:
- delegate, trust
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| related words: |
grant, refer, set |
| derivation: |
entrustment (n.) |
The word entrust
contains the following part:
en-1, em-1
Latin
prefix
that means to put into; cause to be or have
  Example words:
embark, embarrass, embed, embody, embrace, embroider, employ, empower, enable, enact, enchant, encircle, enclose, encompass, encounter, endure, enforce, engage, engulf, enjoy, enlarge, enlighten, enlist, enrage, enrich, enroll, ensure, entangle, entitle, entrust, envelop
- antonyms:
- de-, dis-, un-
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