intrust

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verb

in·​trust in-ˈtrəst How to pronounce intrust (audio)

less common spelling of entrust

transitive verb

1
: to confer a trust on
especially : to deliver something in trust to
2
: to commit to another with confidence

in trust

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phrase

: in the care or possession of a trustee
The property will be held in trust until he turns 18.

Examples of intrust in a Sentence

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They’re managed in trust for us by these folks at an agency called the Forest Service, who are public servants, serving us, the public. — Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 26 Aug. 2026 The Athletic interviewed nine legal experts, many of whom specialize in trust and estate law, to get their take on the drama and what might happen next. — Mirin Fader, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 Delaware’s trust statute says personal property held in trust is not void under the common-law rule against perpetuities, while real property in trust generally follows a 110-year rule. — Michael Gold Cfp, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 The couple’s apartment was deeded half to the widow and half in trust for a minor. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for intrust

Word History

First Known Use

Phrase

1663, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of intrust was in 1663

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“Intrust.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intrust. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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intrust

variant of entrust

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