intrust
[in-
truhst
]
/ɪnˈtrʌst/
verb (used with object)
1.
entrust
.
Examples from the web for
intrust
The contributions of covered employers are held
intrust
to pay benefits to unemployed workers.
British Dictionary definitions for
intrust
entrust
/
ɪnˈtrʌst
/
verb
(
transitive
)
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
Derived Forms
entrustment,
intrustment,
noun
Usage note
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
/
ɪnˈtrʌst
/
verb
1.
a less common spelling of
entrust
Derived Forms
intrustment,
noun