Trust Meaning in English

word

US

/ˈtɹəst/

TRUHST

UK

/tɹˈʌst/

TRUHST

Definition

To believe that someone or something is honest, reliable, or can be depended on. As a noun, it means the feeling or belief that you can depend on someone or something.

Usage & Nuances

'Trust' works as both a verb and a noun. Common phrases: 'trust someone', 'gain someone's trust', 'completely trust'. Do not confuse with 'believe' (to accept as true) or 'hope' (to wish). In formal/legal contexts, 'trust' can also mean an arrangement for holding assets.

• Spanish: confiar - confianza
• Portuguese (BR): confiar - confiança
• Portuguese (PT): confiar - confiança
• Chinese (Simplified): 信任 - 信托
• Chinese (Traditional): 信任 - 信託
• Hindi: विश्वास - भरोसा
• Arabic: ثقة - يثق
• Bengali: বিশ্বাস - আস্থা
• Russian: доверять - доверие
• Japanese: 信じる - 信頼
• Vietnamese: tin tưởng - sự tin tưởng
• Korean: 신뢰 - 믿다
• Turkish: güven - güvenmek
• Urdu: اعتماد - بھروسہ
• Indonesian: percaya - kepercayaan

Example Sentences

I trust my best friend with my secrets.

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It's important to trust your doctor.

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She has my full trust.

basic

If you break my trust, it's hard to get it back.

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I don’t trust online reviews—they can be fake.

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It takes time to build trust in a new relationship.

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