I. ˈtrəst noun
Etymology: Middle English, probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse traust trust; akin to Old English trēowe faithful — more at true
Date: 13th century
1.
a. : assured reliance on the character, ability, strength, or truth of someone or something
b. : one in which confidence is placed
2.
a. : dependence on something future or contingent : hope
b. : reliance on future payment for property (as merchandise) delivered : credit
bought furniture on trust
3.
a. : a property interest held by one person for the benefit of another
b. : a combination of firms or corporations formed by a legal agreement ; especially : one that reduces or threatens to reduce competition
4. archaic : trustworthiness
5.
a.
(1) : a charge or duty imposed in faith or confidence or as a condition of some relationship
(2) : something committed or entrusted to one to be used or cared for in the interest of another
b. : responsible charge or office
c. : care , custody
the child committed to her trust
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- in trust
II. verb
Date: 13th century
intransitive verb
1.
a. : to place confidence : depend
trust in God
trust to luck
b. : to be confident : hope
2. : to sell or deliver on credit
transitive verb
1.
a. : to commit or place in one's care or keeping : entrust
b. : to permit to stay or go or to do something without fear or misgiving
2.
a. : to rely on the truthfulness or accuracy of : believe
trust a rumor
b. : to place confidence in : rely on
a friend you can trust
c. : to hope or expect confidently
trust s that the problem will be resolved soon
3. : to extend credit to
• trust·abil·i·ty ˌtrəs-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē noun
• trust·able ˈtrəs-tə-bəl adjective
• trust·er noun
• trust·ing·ly ˈtrəs-tiŋ-lē adverb
• trust·ing·ness noun