trust

/tɹˈʌst/ · 1 syllable

Meaning

noun

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
“he is the beneficiary of a generous trust set up by his father”
certainty based on past experience
“he wrote the paper with considerable reliance on the work of other scientists”
the trait of believing in the honesty and reliability of others
“the experience destroyed his trust and personal dignity”
a consortium of independent organizations formed to limit competition by controlling the production and distribution of a product or service
“they set up the trust in the hope of gaining a monopoly”
complete confidence in a person or plan etc
“he cherished the faith of a good woman”
a trustful relationship
“he took me into his confidence”

verb

have confidence or faith in
“We can trust in our government”
allow without fear
be confident about something
“I believe that he will come back from the war”
expect and wish
“I trust you will behave better from now on”
confer a trust upon
“The messenger was entrusted with the general's secret”
(chiefly archaic) extend credit to
“don't trust my ex-wife; I won't pay her debts anymore”

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