trust
/trʌst/ IELTSAcademic
noun
a strong belief that someone is honest, reliable, and will not harm you. It can also mean confidence in something to work well.
- She has complete trust in her doctor.
- Trust takes time to build.
verb
to believe that someone is honest or that something will happen as expected. It can also mean to rely on someone or something.
- I trust you with my password.
- You can trust this method to work.
Adinary Nuance
Trust is stronger and more personal than simple belief. You can believe a fact, but you trust a person or system to be reliable. It is often used when there is some risk, so it carries a feeling of dependence and security.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- niềm tin
- Spanish
- confianza
- Chinese
- 信任
- Japanese
- 信頼
- Korean
- 신뢰
Etymology
Trust came into English from Old French truste in the Middle Ages. It is related to ideas of confidence and protection.
Common phrases
earn trustbuild trusttrust someonetrust in someone
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
- Is trust a noun or a verb?
- It is both. As a noun, it means confidence in someone or something. As a verb, it means to believe or rely on them.
- What is the difference between trust and believe?
- Believe usually means to accept something as true. Trust means you feel safe relying on a person or thing.
- Is trust formal or informal?
- It is neutral. You can use it in everyday speech, business writing, and academic English.
- How do I use trust in a sentence?
- You can say, "I trust her," or "Trust is important in a team."