trusted Meaning & Definition
What Does Trusted Mean?
As a verb, trusted means to rely on the truthfulness or accuracy of. It can also mean to place confidence in.
Trusted: Key Facts
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | sure, trustworthy and trusty |
| Antonyms | held, kept and retained |
Trusted Definition (Verb)
- to rely on the truthfulness or accuracy of : believe
trusted the witness's testimony / trust your instincts / Don't trust everything you read.
- to place confidence in : rely on
a friend you can trust / can trust her to keep a secret / I don't trust this ladder. =I don't have confidence that this ladder is safe
- to hope or expect confidently
trusts that the problem will be resolved soon
- to commit or place in one's care or keeping : entrust
trusted his fate to the jury
- to permit to stay or go or to do something without fear or misgiving
trusted her son with the family car
- to place confidence : depend
trusted in God/science/themselves
- to be confident : hope
I trust we will see you soon.
Synonyms of Trusted
Antonyms of Trusted
Trusted in a Sentence
We cannot trust anyone who deceives us.
I trust you have cleaned your room?
Merchants and manufacturers trust their customers annually with goods.
Having lost the book, he had to trust to his memory for further details.
trusted the witness's testimony
trust your instincts
Don't trust everything you read.
a friend you can trust
can trust her to keep a secret
I don't trust this ladder. =I don't have confidence that this ladder is safe
trusts that the problem will be resolved soon
trusted his fate to the jury
trusted her son with the family car
trusted in God/science/themselves
I trust we will see you soon.
trusted the eldest child with walking the dog every morning
I wouldn't trust my wallet with a complete stranger if I were you
don't trust everything you read in the newspaper
trusted the witness's testimony / trust your instincts / Don't trust everything you read.
a friend you can trust / can trust her to keep a secret / I don't trust this ladder. =I don't have confidence that this ladder is safe
Word Forms & Grammar
trust·ed
trust·ing
trusts
trust·abil·i·ty noun
trust·able adjective
trust·er noun
trust·ing·ly adverb
trust·ing·ness noun
trust
trustabilities
trustability
trustable
trusted
truster
trusters
trusting
trustingly
trustingness
trustingnesses
Words That Rhyme With Trusted
Origin of Trusted
see trust:1
First Known Use
13th centuryi
Common Questions About Trusted
What part of speech is trusted?
Trusted is a verb.
What is another word for trusted?
Close synonyms of trusted are sure, trustworthy and trusty. See the full list of trusted synonyms and antonyms.