noun
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
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- he is the beneficiary of a generous trust set up by his father
noun
certainty based on past experience
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- 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
noun
the trait of believing in the honesty and reliability of others
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- the experience destroyed his trust and personal dignity
noun
a consortium of independent organizations formed to limit competition by controlling the production and distribution of a product or service
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- they set up the trust in the hope of gaining a monopoly
noun
complete confidence in a person or plan etc
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- he cherished the faith of a good woman
- the doctor-patient relationship is based on trust
noun
a trustful relationship
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- he took me into his confidence
- he betrayed their trust
verb
have confidence or faith in
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- We can trust in our government
verb
be confident about something
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- I believe that he will come back from the war
verb
expect and wish
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- I trust you will behave better from now on
- I hope she understands that she cannot expect a raise
verb
confer a trust upon
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- The messenger was entrusted with the general's secret
- I commit my soul to God
verb
(chiefly archaic) extend credit to
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- don't trust my ex-wife
- I won't pay her debts anymore