Word Image
plural: trusts
Part Of Speech
noun, verb
Word Meaning
noun: firm belief or hope in the character, ability, strength, or truth of someone or something; property held or managed by one person or organization (as a bank) for the benefit of another; responsibility for safety and well-being
verb: to place confidence, depend; to place in one’s care or keeping; to rely on the truth of; to give financial credit to
Word Family
trusted
trusting
trusty
trustier
trustiest
trustor
trustee
trustless
trustful
trustable
trustworthy
mistrust
distrust
distrustful
entrust
antitrust
Sentences
The worried parents trust that a solution will be found soon.
Dad finally trusted me with his car.
The property will be held in trust until her 18th birthday.
Our relationship is founded on mutual love and trust.
His lies have made me distrustful of him.
You should trust your instincts and do what you think is right.
Working together may be difficult if you don’t trust each other.
If you have a problem, tell your parent, teacher, or someone else you trust.
She has a distrust of the security of online banking.
Brad is a trustworthy employee of the company.
Exercises
