variants also intrust

Synonym Chooser

How is the word entrust distinct from other similar verbs?

Some common synonyms of entrust are commit, confide, consign, and relegate. While all these words mean "to assign to a person or place for a definite purpose," entrust implies committing with trust and confidence.

the president is entrusted with broad powers

When is it sensible to use commit instead of entrust?

The meanings of commit and entrust largely overlap; however, commit may express the general idea of delivering into another's charge or the special sense of transferring to a superior power or to a special place of custody.

committed the felon to prison

In what contexts can confide take the place of entrust?

In some situations, the words confide and entrust are roughly equivalent. However, confide implies entrusting with great assurance or reliance.

confided complete control of my affairs to my attorney

When can consign be used instead of entrust?

While the synonyms consign and entrust are close in meaning, consign suggests removing from one's control with formality or finality.

consigned the damaging notes to the fire

When is relegate a more appropriate choice than entrust?

The words relegate and entrust can be used in similar contexts, but relegate implies a consigning to a particular class or sphere often with a suggestion of getting rid of.

relegated to an obscure position in the company

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of entrust Will fewer compliance checkpoints increase the risk of data breaches, particularly when sensitive government data is involved? Can national security truly be entrusted to private, for-profit companies whose primary objective is profitability rather than public service? Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025 Musk is entrusted with cutting costs for the federal government. Alena Botros, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2025 The younger sister has been entrusted with managing the family resort. Sara Merican, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2025 Violet Bidwill was entrusted with the leadership of the Cardinals after her first husband and team owner Charles Bidwill died unexpectedly in 1947. Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for entrust
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrust
Verb
  • Established in 2022 under former President Joe Biden, the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team was tasked with addressing the illicit use of cryptocurrencies.
    MacKenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Automakers aren't tasked with just selling vehicles on dealer lots today.
    Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • With few options left, Adam begins considering and concocting ways to enact vengeance, but Basem, having been down that rageful path, advises him otherwise.
    Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 11 Apr. 2025
  • The department did not say how much money is left of the total $189 billion approved.
    CBS News, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • But this situation could demand that Amorim trusts talented youngsters who are yet to play even one senior minute.
    Mark Critchley, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2025
  • New Moon in Taurus on April 27: Honor the joy of being trusted.
    Colin Bedell, Them., 18 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • According to Nature, the findings offer the first evidence for squirrels transferring the virus to primates.
    Lillian Ali, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Revell said the suspect will need a significant amount of time to recover from his injuries after which he'll be transferred to a detention facility.
    Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • But state lawmakers have been looking for ways to give citizens and communities more of a voice in the decisions, and are focusing efforts this spring on Senate Bill 78.
    Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2025
  • Some journalists who cover the Capitol have given Thune the nickname Hot Grandpa.
    David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The two are committed as of this writing to participate again, and there’s some amount of pressure placed on the most recent champion to return to the event.
    Hugh Kellenberger, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
  • The Affordable Care Act commits the feds to paying for 90% of the cost of covering this expansion population.
    Sally Pipes, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The New York congresswoman had relinquished her No. 4 leadership slot as House Republican Conference Chair since she had been named Trump’s UN pick, and Rep. Lisa McClain (R-Mich.) was elected in her place.
    Emily Brooks, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Because these behavioral issues are not dissected, addressed or asked about during vet visits, many people relinquish their dogs to animal shelters.
    John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Harris created for women accounts on websites commonly used for prostitution and recommended prices to be charged and time allotments.
    Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2025
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    Nasha Smith, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025

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“Entrust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrust. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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