intrust

/ɪnˈtrʌst/
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Other forms: intrusted; intrusting; intrusts

Definitions of intrust
  1. verb
    confer a trust upon
    synonyms: commit, confide, entrust, trust
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    commend
    give to in charge
    charge, consign
    give over to another for care or safekeeping
    recommit
    commit again
    obligate
    commit in order to fulfill an obligation
    pledge
    give as a guarantee
    hock, pawn, soak
    leave as a guarantee in return for money
    check
    hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping
    check
    consign for shipment on a vehicle
    type of:
    give, hand, hand in, pass, pass on, reach, turn over
    place into the hands or custody of
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