in·trust

[in-truhst]
verb (used with object)
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entrust or intrust (ɪnˈtrʌst) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
1.  (usually foll by with) to invest or charge (with a duty, responsibility, etc)
2.  (often foll by to) to put into the care or protection of someone
 
usage  It is usually considered incorrect to talk about entrusting someone to do something: the army cannot be trusted (not entrusted) to carry out orders
 
intrust or intrust
 
vb
 
usage  It is usually considered incorrect to talk about entrusting someone to do something: the army cannot be trusted (not entrusted) to carry out orders
 
en'trustment or intrust
 
n
 
in'trustment or intrust
 
n

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intrust (ɪnˈtrʌst) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
a less common spelling of entrust
 
in'trustment
 
n

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The contributions of covered employers are held intrust to pay benefits to unemployed workers.
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