2trust verb
trusts; trust·ed; trust·ing [+ obj] 1 a : to believe that someone or something is reliable, good, honest, effective, etc. : to have confidence in (someone or something)
▪ Working together is going to be difficult if you don't trust each other. ▪ “Are you sure this will work?” “Trust me. I know what I'm doing.” ▪ I trust him to do the right thing. [=I believe that he will do the right thing because I trust him] ▪ If you have a problem, tell your parent, teacher, or someone else you trust. ▪ I should never have trusted him. ▪ Their company is a trusted name in quality appliances. ▪ I don't trust that ladder. [=I don't think that ladder is safe] ▪ She got her cast taken off, but she doesn't quite trust her leg yet. [=she doesn't feel confident that her leg is completely strong/healthy yet]
b : to believe that something is true or correct
▪ Don't trust everything you read. ▪ You can't trust the rumors. ▪ You should trust your instincts/judgment and do what you think is right. ▪ You can trust her word. [=you can believe that she will do what she says she will do and that what she says is true] 2 somewhat formal : to hope or expect that something is true or will happen — often used to politely tell someone what you think they should do ▪ I trust that you'll pay me for the broken window. ▪ All of this will be cleaned up by the time I get back, I trust.
▪ Working together is going to be difficult if you don't trust each other. ▪ “Are you sure this will work?” “Trust me. I know what I'm doing.” ▪ I trust him to do the right thing. [=I believe that he will do the right thing because I trust him] ▪ If you have a problem, tell your parent, teacher, or someone else you trust. ▪ I should never have trusted him. ▪ Their company is a trusted name in quality appliances. ▪ I don't trust that ladder. [=I don't think that ladder is safe] ▪ She got her cast taken off, but she doesn't quite trust her leg yet. [=she doesn't feel confident that her leg is completely strong/healthy yet]
b : to believe that something is true or correct
▪ Don't trust everything you read. ▪ You can't trust the rumors. ▪ You should trust your instincts/judgment and do what you think is right. ▪ You can trust her word. [=you can believe that she will do what she says she will do and that what she says is true]
trust in [phrasal verb]
trust in (someone or something) formal : to have a strong belief in the goodness or ability of (someone or something) : to have trust in (someone or something)
▪ They trust in God. ▪ It is important that they trust in themselves and their abilities.
▪ They trust in God. ▪ It is important that they trust in themselves and their abilities.
trust to [phrasal verb] 1 trust to (something) : to rely on (something you have no control over, such as luck or chance) to get what you want or need
▪ We can't control what happens. All we can do at this point is hope for the best and trust to luck. ▪ You're more likely to make friends if you seek them out rather than simply trusting to chance. 2 trust (something) to (someone) : to give the responsibility of doing (something) to (someone)
▪ They trusted the care of their daughter to her grandparents while they were on vacation.
▪ We can't control what happens. All we can do at this point is hope for the best and trust to luck. ▪ You're more likely to make friends if you seek them out rather than simply trusting to chance.
▪ They trusted the care of their daughter to her grandparents while they were on vacation.
trust with [phrasal verb]
trust (someone) with (something) : to allow (someone) to have or use (something valuable)
▪ They trusted their son with the family car. ▪ I trusted the reporter with my story.
▪ They trusted their son with the family car. ▪ I trusted the reporter with my story.
