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intrust

verb

Simple meaning

Archaic form of entrust.

Pronunciation

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intruhst
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IPA pronunciation (US)

ɪntɹəst

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Definition

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verb

  1. Archaic form of entrust.

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Close in meaning, but not always interchangeable.

  • trust

    To show confidence in a person by entrusting them with something.

  • commit

    To give in trust; to put into charge or keeping; to entrust; to consign; used with to or formerly unto.

  • confide

    To entrust (something) to the responsibility of someone.

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Synonyms

Sense: archaic form of entrust

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