Pronunciation: [ɛntɹˈʌsts] (IPA) 
The word "entrusts" is spelled with the letter combination "en" pronounced as /ɛn/ and "trusts" pronounced as /trʌsts/. The sound /ɛn/ is a reduced form of "em" sound and it commonly appears in unstressed syllables like the first syllable of "entrusts". The consonant cluster "st" in "trusts" is pronounced as a cluster of two separate sounds /t/ and /s/. The word "entrusts" means to assign responsibility or confidence to someone.
Entrusts is a verb that refers to the act of assigning or giving responsibility to someone or something with the expectation of trust and reliance. It involves confiding or placing confidence in another person or entity to perform a task, manage a situation, or handle an item or resource.
When someone entrusts a task to another, they transfer the duty or obligation to them, relying on their competence, reliability, and integrity. This often implies a level of faith or belief in the abilities and judgement of the person being entrusted. In such cases, the person who entrusts authority or responsibility relinquishes control or ownership temporarily, while expecting the entrusted party to act in their best interest.
The notion of entrustment can also extend beyond assigning tasks to humans, as it may involve delegating responsibilities to a system, a process, or an organization. For instance, a company may entrust the management of their financial operations to a specialized accounting firm.
In summary, "entrusts" pertains to the act of transferring responsibility to another person, entity, or system based on trust and confidence. It implies a reliance on the entrusted party's abilities, judgement, and integrity, and often involves temporarily relinquishing control or ownership for a specific purpose.
The word "entrusts" is derived from the combination of two separate words: "en-" and "trusts".
The prefix "en-" comes from Old English and has a variety of meanings, including "in", "into", "inward", or "within". In this case, "en-" implies the act of putting something "in" or "into" trust.
Meanwhile, the root word "trusts" originates from the Old Norse word "traust", which means "confidence" or "reliance". The Old Norse term eventually evolved into the Middle English word "trusten", carrying the same meaning. Eventually, the verb "trust" formed (around the 13th century) and describes the act of relying on or having confidence in someone or something.
