trust

trust · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    (noun) Firm belief in the reliability, truth, or ability of someone or something.

  2. 2.

    (noun) A legal arrangement where property is held by one party for the benefit of another.

  3. 3.

    (noun) A group of companies with a monopoly.

  4. 4.

    (verb) To believe in the reliability or honesty of someone.

  5. 5.

    (verb) To hope or expect.

Forms

plural: trusts

Related words

Antonyms: distrust, mistrust, suspicion
See also: believe, confidence, faith
Synonyms: belief, confidence, faith, reliance

Etymology

From Old Norse "traust" meaning "help, confidence, protection, support," related to "true." The legal and financial senses developed in the 15th century from the idea of property being entrusted to someone.