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trust
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- pronunciation:
- truhst
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
the confidence placed in a person or thing.
They put all their trust in the doctors.She has a lot of trust in her own ability.- synonyms:
- confidence, faith
- antonyms:
- doubt
- similar words:
- belief
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definition 2: |
belief that someone is good, honest, or able to be depended on.
You have earned my trust because you have never lied to me.- synonyms:
- faith
- similar words:
- belief, certainty, confidence, security
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related words: |
firm |
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part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
trusts, trusting, trusted |
definition 1: |
to have confidence in; to believe that something will produce a good result.
She trusts only her own doctor.I trust your opinion.Don't trust that old ladder! The steps will break.- similar words:
- believe, credit
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definition 2: |
to believe that someone is good, honest, or able to be depended on.
It's important to have friends that you trust.Don't leave your money on the table. I don't trust these people.The boss trusts her to count the money.- synonyms:
- believe
- similar words:
- accept, assume, buy, credit, guess, suppose, suspect, swallow, think
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derivations: |
trustable (adj.), trustability (n.), truster (n.) |
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