In-trŭst', v. t.

verbtransitive

v. t. [imp. & p. p. INTRUSTED; p. pr. & vb. n. INTRUSTING.] [Prefix in and trust.] To deliver in trust; to confide to the care of; to commit to another with confidence in his fidelity; as, to intrust a servant with one's money or goods, or to intrust money or goods to a servant.

Receive my counsel, and securely move; Intrust thy fortunes to the powers above. Dryden.

Synonyms—To commit; consign; confide. See COMMIT.