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entrusting

|en-trust-ing|

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/ɪnˈtrʌstɪŋ/

(entrust)

placing trust

Base Form3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNoun
entrustentrustsentrustedentrustedentrustingentrustments
Etymology
Etymology Information

'entrust' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'entrusten', where 'en-' meant 'in' and 'trust' meant 'confidence'.

Historical Evolution

'entrusten' transformed into the modern English word 'entrust'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to place trust in someone', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

present participle of 'entrust'.

She is entrusting her children to the care of her parents.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45