Synonyms for

Entrusted

Verb / eˈntrʌstɪd / Another word for entrusted — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Entrusted means to give someone a responsibility or a duty to do something important.

Synonyms & similar words

intrust confide commit leave entrust trust assign delegate charge commission commit confide consign deliver impose infuse intrust invest leave pass place relegate rely submit transfer

Synonyms by register

Formal

assigned delegated committed bequeathed

Informal

given handed over put in charge

Literary

consigned committed

Antonyms

betrayed abandoned neglected deceived misused exploited defrauded

Common collocations

  • entrusted with a task
  • entrusted to someone's care
  • entrusted with responsibility
  • entrusted the management
  • entrusted the funds
  • entrusted the secret
  • entrusted the child

Word family

noun trust
verb entrust
adjective trustworthy
adverb trustingly

Usage note

Entrusted implies a high degree of confidence and responsibility. It is generally used in formal or serious contexts, often involving valuable assets, information, or people.

Example sentences

  1. I entrusted my best friend with my secret.
  2. The teacher entrusted the students with the task of cleaning the classroom.
  3. He entrusted his business to his son before he retired.
  4. She entrusted her jewelry to the bank's safe deposit box.
  5. The coach entrusted the quarterback with the final play of the game.

Quotes

  • The best way to find out if you can trust somebody is to trust them. - Ernest Hemingway
  • Trust is the glue of life. It's the most essential ingredient in effective communication. It's the foundational principle that holds all relationships. - Stephen Covey
  • Trust is the highest form of human motivation. It brings out the very best in people. But it takes time and patience. - Stephen Covey

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