trust

Sense 1 noun

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

he is the beneficiary of a generous trust set up by his father

Sense 2 verb

have confidence or faith in

We can trust in God

Sense 3 noun

certainty based on past experience

he wrote the paper with considerable reliance on the work of other scientists

Sense 4 verb

allow without fear

Sense 5 noun

the trait of believing in the honesty and reliability of others

the experience destroyed his trust and personal dignity

Sense 6 verb

be confident about something

I believe that he will come back from the war

Sense 7 noun

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

they set up the trust in the hope of gaining a monopoly

Sense 8 verb

expect and wish

I trust you will behave better from now on

Sense 9 noun

complete confidence in a person or plan etc

he cherished the faith of a good woman

Sense 10 verb

confer a trust upon

The messenger was entrusted with the general's secret

Sense 11 noun

a trustful relationship

he took me into his confidence

Sense 12 verb

extend credit to

don't trust my ex-wife; I won't pay her debts anymore