/trʌst/

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Meaning

To believe that someone is good and will not lie or hurt you.

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Word origin

From Old Norse traust, meaning help or confidence.

Origin
Old Norse
Root
traust
English cognates
true, truth

Grammar

Verb typeregular (trust, trusts, trusted)

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This word is taught in chapter 5, lesson 1: trust, line, shall and 7 more words.