trust

/tɹˈʌst/

/ˈtɹəst/

[verb] [noun]

to trust

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to believe that someone is sincere, reliable, or competent

antonyms : distrust

1.1

to believe that something is accurate, true, or reliable

allow without fear

be confident about something

synonyms : believe

expect and wish

synonyms : desire

hope

below average in quality or performance

confer a trust upon

synonyms : commit

confide

entrust

intrust

(chiefly archaic) extend credit to

Trust

[NOUN]

the strong belief that someone is honest or something is true and so we can count on them

synonyms : trustfulness

trustingness

antonyms : distrust

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

certainty based on past experience

synonyms : reliance

complete confidence in a person or plan etc

synonyms : faith

a consortium of independent organizations formed to limit competition by controlling the production and distribution of a product or service

synonyms : cartel

combine

corporate trust

a trustful relationship

synonyms : confidence

Examples

1. Because of his honest character, people trust him implicitly.

2. You can't trust that guy.

3. You can trust Alfred.

4. I trust my hairdresser to choose the best look for me.

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