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Trust: Meaning, Usage, and Common Examples (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：rely on (trust)
trust
/trʌst/
n., v.
To believe that someone is honest, reliable, and will do good things.
rely on
➕
/rɪˈlaɪ ɒn/
n., v.
To have confidence in the honesty, reliability, or ability of someone.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Old Norse 'traust' (confidence, support).
💡 Mnemonic
Think of a tree trunk (tr) that stands firm (ust) — you can trust it.
📖 Example
The parents trust their child to finish his homework independently.
The parents trust their child to finish his homework independently.
🔗 Collocations
trust in – to have faith or confidence in
trust someone to do something – to rely on someone to perform an action
earn someone's trust – to gain someone's confidence through actions
🔄 Synonyms
believe (v.) – to accept something as true
rely on (v. phr.) – to depend on someone or something
have faith in (v. phr.) – to trust completely
🚫 Antonyms
🌱 Derivatives
trustful (adj.) – inclined to trust others
trustworthy (adj.) – deserving of trust
trusting (adj.) – having trust in others
📖 Cultural Story
Trust stems from Old Norse 'traust'. In English common law, a trust evolved as a legal device for property management since the 12th century.
Meaning 2：trust fund (trust)
trust
/trʌst/
n., v.
A legal arrangement where money or property is managed for someone else's benefit.
trust fund
➕
/trʌst fʌnd/
n., v.
A legal entity created by a settlor to hold assets for the benefit of beneficiaries, managed by a trustee.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
Her grandparents set up a trust to pay for her university education.
Her grandparents set up a trust to pay for her university education.
🔗 Collocations
trust fund – a fund consisting of assets held in a trust
trust agreement – a legal document establishing a trust
set up a trust – to create a trust for financial management
🔄 Synonyms
estate (n.) – all the assets left by a person after death
foundation (n.) – an organization that manages funds for a specific purpose
endowment (n.) – a donation to a trust or institution
🌱 Derivatives
trustee (n.) – the person who manages the trust
trustor (n.) – the person who creates the trust
beneficiary (n.) – the person who receives benefits from the trust
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