Trust vs. Entrust: Know the Difference
By Shumaila Saeed || Updated on December 25, 2023
Trust is the belief in the reliability or ability of someone or something, while entrust means to assign the responsibility for doing something to someone.
Comparison Chart
Definition
Confidence in the reliability or ability of someone/something.
Assigning responsibility to someone.
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Usage in Relationships
General confidence in a relationship.
Formal act of assigning duties or responsibilities.
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Contextual Use
Describes feelings of reliability and safety.
Used in contexts of delegating responsibilities.
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Association
No direct delegation involved.
Involves handing over tasks or items for management.
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Trust and Entrust Definitions
Trust
Firm belief in the reliability, truth, or ability of someone or something.
She put her trust in her doctor's expertise.
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Entrust
Confer a trust upon someone.
The company's CEO entrusted him with the new project.
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Trust
Confidence placed in a person by making them the nominal owner of property.
He created a trust for his grandchildren's education.
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Entrust
Assign the responsibility for doing something to someone.
She entrusted her financial affairs to her attorney.
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Trust
An arrangement in which someone's property is held by one party for the benefit of another.
They set up a trust to manage the charity funds.
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Entrust
Put something into someone's care or protection.
He entrusted his keys to his neighbor while on vacation.
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Trust
Reliance on the integrity, strength, ability, or surety of a person or thing.
His trust in her judgment was unwavering.
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Entrust
To give someone the responsibility of doing something or of caring for someone or something.
They entrusted the care of their child to a babysitter.
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Trust
Firm belief in the integrity, ability, or character of a person or thing; confidence or reliance
Trying to gain our clients' trust.
Taking it on trust that our friend is telling the truth.
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Entrust
To hand over personal property to another for a particular purpose.
She entrusted her heirlooms to the museum for the exhibition.
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Trust
The condition and resulting obligation of having confidence placed in one
Violated a public trust.
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Entrust
To give over (something) to another for care, protection, or performance
"He still has the aura of the priest to whom you would entrust your darkest secrets" (James Carroll).
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Entrust
(transitive) To trust to the care of.
Can I entrust you with a secret?
He entrusted me his daughter.
He entrusts that task to her.
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Trust
Something committed into the care of another; a charge
Violated a public trust.
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Trust
Reliance on something in the future; hope
We have trust that the future will be better.
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Entrust
Confer a trust upon;
The messenger was entrusted with the general's secret
I commit my soul to God
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Trust
Reliance on the intention and ability of a purchaser to pay in the future; credit
Bought the supplies on trust from a local dealer.
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Entrust
Put into the care or protection of someone;
He left the decision to his deputy
Leave your child the nurse's care
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Trust
A legal relationship in which one party holds a title to property while another party has the entitlement to the beneficial use of that property.
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Trust
The confidence reposed in a trustee when giving the trustee legal title to property to administer for another, together with the trustee's obligation regarding that property and the beneficiary.
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Trust
An institution or organization directed by trustees
A charitable trust.
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Trust
A combination of firms or corporations for the purpose of reducing competition and controlling prices throughout a business or industry.
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Trust
To have or place confidence in; depend on
Only trusted his friends.
Did not trust the strength of the thin rope.
Could not be trusted to oversee so much money.
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Trust
To have confidence in allowing (someone) to use, know, or look after something
Can I trust you with a secret?.
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Trust
To place in the care of another person or in a situation deemed safe; entrust
"the unfortunate souls who trusted their retirement savings to the stock" (Bill Barnhart).
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Trust
To have or place reliance; depend
We can only trust in our guide's knowledge of the terrain.
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Trust
Confidence in or reliance on some person or quality.
He needs to regain her trust if he is ever going to win her back.
To lose trust in someone
Build up trust
A relationship built on mutual trust
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Trust
Confidence in the future payment for goods or services supplied; credit.
I was out of cash, but the landlady let me have it on trust.
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Trust
That which is committed or entrusted; something received in confidence; a charge.
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Trust
The condition or obligation of one to whom anything is confided; responsible charge or office.
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Trust
(legal) The confidence vested in a person who has legal ownership of a property to manage for the benefit of another.
I put the house into my sister's trust.
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Trust
(legal) An arrangement whereby property or money is given to be held by a third party (a trustee), on the basis that it will be managed for the benefit of, or eventually transferred to, a stated beneficiary; for example, money to be given to a child when he or she reaches adulthood.
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Trust
A group of businessmen or traders organised for mutual benefit to produce and distribute specific commodities or services, and managed by a central body of trustees.
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Trust
(computing) Affirmation of the access rights of a user of a computer system.
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Trust
(transitive) To place confidence in, to rely on, to confide in.
We cannot trust anyone who deceives us.
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Trust
(transitive) To hope confidently; to believe (usually with a phrase or infinitive clause as the object)
I trust you have cleaned your room?
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Trust
(transitive) to show confidence in a person by entrusting them with something.
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Trust
(transitive) To give credit to; to sell to upon credit, or in confidence of future payment.
Merchants and manufacturers trust their customers annually with goods.
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Trust
To rely on (something), as though having trust (on it).
To trust to luck
Having lost the book, he had to trust to his memory for further details.
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Trust
(intransitive) To have trust; to be credulous; to be won to confidence; to confide.
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Trust
To sell or deliver anything in reliance upon a promise of payment; to give credit.
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Trust
Assured resting of the mind on the integrity, veracity, justice, friendship, or other sound principle, of another person; confidence; reliance; reliance.
Most take things upon trust.
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Trust
Credit given; especially, delivery of property or merchandise in reliance upon future payment; exchange without immediate receipt of an equivalent; as, to sell or buy goods on trust.
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Trust
Assured anticipation; dependence upon something future or contingent, as if present or actual; hope; belief.
His trust was with the Eternal to be deemedEqual in strength.
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Trust
That which is committed or intrusted to one; something received in confidence; charge; deposit.
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Trust
The condition or obligation of one to whom anything is confided; responsible charge or office.
[I] serve him truly that will put me in trust.
Reward them well, if they observe their trust.
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Trust
That upon which confidence is reposed; ground of reliance; hope.
O Lord God, thou art my trust from my youth.
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Trust
An estate devised or granted in confidence that the devisee or grantee shall convey it, or dispose of the profits, at the will, or for the benefit, of another; an estate held for the use of another; a confidence respecting property reposed in one person, who is termed the trustee, for the benefit of another, who is called the cestui que trust.
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Trust
An equitable right or interest in property distinct from the legal ownership thereof; a use (as it existed before the Statute of Uses); also, a property interest held by one person for the benefit of another. Trusts are active, or special, express, implied, constructive, etc. In a passive trust the trustee simply has title to the trust property, while its control and management are in the beneficiary.
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Trust
A business organization or combination consisting of a number of firms or corporations operating, and often united, under an agreement creating a trust (in sense 1), esp. one formed mainly for the purpose of regulating the supply and price of commodities, etc.; often, opprobriously, a combination formed for the purpose of controlling or monopolizing a trade, industry, or business, by doing acts in restraint or trade; as, a sugar trust. A trust may take the form of a corporation or of a body of persons or corporations acting together by mutual arrangement, as under a contract or a so-called gentlemen's agreement. When it consists of corporations it may be effected by putting a majority of their stock either in the hands of a board of trustees (whence the name trust for the combination) or by transferring a majority to a holding company. The advantages of a trust are partly due to the economies made possible in carrying on a large business, as well as the doing away with competition. In the United States severe statutes against trusts have been passed by the Federal government and in many States, with elaborate statutory definitions.
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Trust
To place confidence in; to rely on, to confide, or repose faith, in; as, we can not trust those who have deceived us.
I will never trust his word after.
He that trusts every one without reserve will at last be deceived.
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Trust
To hope confidently; to believe; - usually with a phrase or infinitive clause as the object.
I trust to come unto you, and speak face to face.
We trustwe have a good conscience.
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Trust
To show confidence in a person by intrusting (him) with something.
Whom, with your power and fortune, sir, you trust,Now to suspect is vain.
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Trust
To commit, as to one's care; to intrust.
Merchants were not willing to trust precious cargoes to any custody but that of a man-of-war.
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Trust
To give credit to; to sell to upon credit, or in confidence of future payment; as, merchants and manufacturers trust their customers annually with goods.
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Trust
To risk; to venture confidently.
[Beguiled] by theeto trust thee from my side.
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Trust
To have trust; to be credulous; to be won to confidence; to confide.
More to know could not be more to trust.
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Trust
To be confident, as of something future; to hope.
I will trust and not be afraid.
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Trust
To sell or deliver anything in reliance upon a promise of payment; to give credit.
It is happier sometimes to be cheated than not to trust.
Her widening streets on new foundations trust.
They trusted unto the liers in wait.
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Trust
Something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary);
He is the beneficiary of a generous trust set up by his father
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Trust
Certainty based on past experience;
He wrote the paper with considerable reliance on the work of other scientists
He put more trust in his own two legs than in the gun
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Trust
The trait of trusting; of believing in the honesty and reliability of others;
The experience destroyed his trust and personal dignity
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Trust
A consortium of independent organizations formed to limit competition by controlling the production and distribution of a product or service;
They set up the trust in the hope of gaining a monopoly
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Trust
Complete confidence in a person or plan etc;
He cherished the faith of a good woman
The doctor-patient relationship is based on trust
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Trust
A trustful relationship;
He took me into his confidence
He betrayed their trust
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Trust
Have confidence or faith in;
We can trust in God
Rely on your friends
Bank on your good education
I swear by my grandmother's recipes
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Trust
Be confident about something;
I believe that he will come back from the war
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Trust
Expect and wish;
I trust you will behave better from now on
I hope she understands that she cannot expect a raise
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Trust
Confer a trust upon;
The messenger was entrusted with the general's secret
I commit my soul to God
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Trust
A legal entity created to hold assets for the benefit of certain persons or entities.
The family trust was established to preserve the estate.
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Repeatedly Asked Queries
Is trust always mutual?
Trust is not always mutual; it can be one-sided, depending on the individuals and the situation.
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What is the basic meaning of 'trust'?
Trust refers to the belief in the reliability, truth, or ability of someone or something.
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Can trust be built over time?
Yes, trust can be developed and strengthened over time through consistent actions and reliability.
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What is the difference between entrusting and delegating?
Entrusting often involves a higher level of trust and responsibility, whereas delegating can be more about assigning tasks.
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How does trust affect relationships?
Trust is a foundational element that can significantly strengthen and stabilize relationships.
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Can entrustment be legally binding?
In some cases, such as legal or financial matters, entrustment can be legally binding.
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What is a trust in legal terms?
In legal terms, a trust is an arrangement where a trustee holds property or assets for the benefit of another party.
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What does it mean to 'entrust' someone with something?
To entrust someone means to give them the responsibility for handling or caring for something important.
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Is entrusting someone a sign of trust?
Yes, entrusting someone typically indicates a level of trust in their ability to handle the responsibility.
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Is trust necessary in a professional setting?
Trust is crucial in professional settings for effective teamwork, collaboration, and leadership.
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Can trust be regained once broken?
Regaining trust is possible, but it often requires time, effort, and consistent demonstration of reliability and integrity.
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How do you use 'entrust' in a sentence?
"She entrusted the family heirlooms to her children."
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Can a person entrust themselves to someone?
Yes, a person can entrust themselves to another's care or guidance in certain situations.
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Can organizations build trust with customers?
Yes, organizations can build trust with customers through transparent practices, quality products, and reliable services.
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How is trust related to confidence?
Trust is often associated with confidence in someone’s abilities, character, or truthfulness.
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What are the risks of entrusting someone?
The risks include the possibility of misuse, mismanagement, or failure to meet expectations.
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Does culture influence trust?
Cultural factors can significantly influence how trust is perceived and established.
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How does entrusting impact leadership?
Effective leadership often involves entrusting tasks and responsibilities to team members to foster growth and responsibility.
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Can trust exist without direct interaction?
Yes, trust can develop even without direct interaction, such as in online relationships or distant partnerships.
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Can trust be quantified or measured?
Trust is difficult to quantify but can be assessed through indicators like reliability, consistency, and integrity.
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