TRUST... noun 1 a : assured reliance on the character, ability, strength, or truth of someone or something b : one in which confidence is placed 2 a : dependence on something future or contingent : hope b : reliance on future payment for property (as merchandise) delivered : credit 3 a : a property interest held by one person for the benefit of another b : a combination of firms or corporations formed by a legal agreement; especially : one that reduces or threatens to reduce competition 4 archaic : trustworthiness 5 a (1) : a charge or duty imposed in faith or confidence or as a condition of some relationship (2) : something committed or entrusted to one to be used or cared for in the interest of another b : responsible charge or office c : care, custody in trust : in the care or possession of a trustee Examples Our relationship is founded on mutual love and trust. His lies and deception shattered my trust in him. She has no trust in the security of online banking. Origin: Middle English, probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse traust trust; akin to Old English trēowe faithful — more at true. First use: 13th century Synonyms: confidence, credence, faith, stock Antonyms: distrust, mistrust 2 trust\ˈtrəst\ intransitive verb 1 a : to place confidence : depend b : to be confident : hope 2 : to sell or deliver on credittransitive verb 1 a : to commit or place in ones care or keeping : entrust b : to permit to stay or go or to do something without fear or misgiving 2 a : to rely on the truthfulness or accuracy of : believe b : to place confidence in : rely on c : to hope or expect confidently 3 : to extend credit to trust·abil·i·ty \ˌtrəs-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun trust·able \ˈtrəs-tə-bəl\ adjective trust·er noun trust·ing·ly \ˈtrəs-tiŋ-lē\ adverb trust·ing·ness noun Examples Working together is going to be difficult if you dont trust each other. “Are you sure this will work?” “Trust me. I know what Im doing.” I trust him to do the right thing. Origin: (see 1trust ). First use: 13th century Synonyms: assign, charge, commission, task, entrust Antonyms: hold, keep, retain
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