Synonyms for

Trusts

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

Definition

Trusts is the third person singular present tense of the verb trust, which means to believe in and rely on the honesty, integrity, or goodness of someone or something.

Synonyms & similar words

rely believe confide trustingness entrust mistrust commit reliance faith swear distrust confidence trustfulness intrust desire bank combine cartel hope trust corporatetrust believes depends confides expects relies

Synonyms by register

Formal

confidence reliance faith belief

Informal

faith belief counting on betting on

Literary

assurance conviction reliance

Antonyms

distrust doubt suspicion skepticism disbelief mistrust

Common collocations

  • place trust in
  • earn trust
  • lose trust
  • gain trust
  • trust someone with
  • trust the process
  • trust your instincts
  • trust fund

Word family

noun trust
verb trust
adjective trustworthy
adverb trustingly

Usage note

The word 'trusts' can refer to the act of believing in someone or something, or to financial entities that manage assets. Be mindful of the context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. She trusts her teacher to help her learn.
  2. He trusts his parents to always be there for him.
  3. I trust my best friend with my deepest secrets.
  4. They trust their dog to protect them.
  5. The company trusts its employees to do their jobs well.

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