Dictionary Check: trust

"trust" is a valid word!

Scrabble 5 points
Words with Friends 6 points

Definition

noun

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

Example: "he is the beneficiary of a generous trust set up by his father"
noun

certainty based on past experience

Example: "he wrote the paper with considerable reliance on the work of other scientists"
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noun

the trait of believing in the honesty and reliability of others

Example: "the experience destroyed his trust and personal dignity"
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noun

a consortium of independent organizations formed to limit competition by controlling the production and distribution of a product or service

Example: "they set up the trust in the hope of gaining a monopoly"
noun

complete confidence in a person or plan etc

Example: "he cherished the faith of a good woman"
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noun

a trustful relationship

Example: "he took me into his confidence"
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