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A keyword: an important word to learn trust1   Show phonetics
verb
1 [T] to believe that someone is good and honest and will not harm you
My sister warned me not to trust him.
Opposite distrust, mistrust

2 trust sb to do sth to be sure that someone will do the right thing or what they should do
I trust them to make the right decision.

3 trust sb with sb/sth to allow someone to look after someone or something because you believe they will be careful
I wouldn't trust him with my car.

4 Trust sb (to do sth)! MAINLY UK INFORMAL used to say that it is typical of someone to do something stupid
Trust Chris to leave the tickets at home!

5 I trust (that) FORMAL used to say that you hope something is true
I trust that you had an enjoyable stay.

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