1. plural of trust; confidence in the reliability or honesty of someone or something
2. legal arrangements where property is held by one party for the benefit of another
Usage: legal
3. large business organizations that control markets
Usage: business

1. third person singular present of trust; has confidence in someone or something

Examples

• She trusts her best friend with all her secrets.
• The family established several trusts for their children’s education.
• He trusts that the weather will improve tomorrow.
• The government broke up the railroad trusts in the early 1900s.
• Building trusts between communities takes time and effort.
• She trusts her instincts when making important decisions.
• The charitable trusts provide scholarships for students.