entrusting

verb

variants also intrusting
Definition of entrustingnext
present participle of entrust
1
as in trusting
to give a task, duty, or responsibility to we entrusted our financial adviser with the investment of all of our savings

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2
as in leaving
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another we entrusted our pets to the care of our neighbor while we went on vacation

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrusting
  1. leaving
  2. transferring
  3. charging
  4. giving
  5. committing
  6. handing
  7. relinquishing
Verb
  • Fairmont's hospitality and the bright and lively restaurant atmosphere make for an exciting escape without leaving town.
    Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Equally adept at whisking off makeup residue, sunscreen, and other impurities—while leaving moisture intact—the face wash is fortified with soothing botanical ingredients with a designer pedigree.
    Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of leaving
Verb
  • But this summer, San Diego District Attorney Summer Stephan worked around the state law by dismissing murder and attempted murder charges against two 15-year-olds and transferring them to a federal district court for prosecution.
    Axios San Diego, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Adopt Federated Machine Learning Adopting federated machine learning allows companies to protect users’ identities by processing data locally, without transferring it to a central server.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of transferring
Verb
  • Tesla’s ambitious plans also include developing a new version of the 4680 cell using silicon carbon anodes, a material known to improve energy density, battery range, and charging speed.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Access to Tesla’s charging network should help.
    Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of charging
Verb
  • That said, younger generations take a different approach to giving than their elders.
    April Rudin, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • By giving users control over app permissions and blocking data trackers, Unplugged addresses both digital wellbeing and the growing concerns over data harvesting, particularly among young people.
    Sarah Hernholm, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of giving
Verb
  • Indeed, neither Phillips nor Phoenix was sure about making a sequel, and for a time contemplated putting on a Broadway show instead, before ultimately committing to the movie.
    Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
  • By committing to an experimental mindset, Knausgaard shifted his energy and focus away from self-doubt and toward creative exploration.
    Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of committing
Verb
  • Clampdown on press freedom in Cambodia Rights groups say Cambodia’s once thriving media sector has been decimated in recent years by former strongman Hun Sen, who ruled the country for more than three decades before handing power to his eldest son Hun Manet in 2022.
    Helen Regan, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
  • After handing Common the award, the two shared a kiss, prompting cheers in the studio.
    Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of handing
Verb
  • This question is crucial because selling means relinquishing decision-making power and the identity tied to your business.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
  • This strategy enables couples to utilize their exemption without relinquishing indirect access to the funds, as the beneficiary spouse can still benefit from the of the assets of the settlor spouse.
    Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of relinquishing
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Thesaurus Entries Near entrusting

entrusted

entrusting

entrustment

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