trust Meaning and Definition

1. n. the trait of believing in the honesty and reliability of others

2. n. certainty based on past experience

3. n. complete confidence in a person or plan etc

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

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

6. n. a trustful relationship

7. v. have confidence or faith in

8. v. be confident about something

9. v. expect and wish

10. v. extend credit to

11. v. confer a trust upon

12. v. allow without fear