Entrust

Entrust

entrust

• to give responsibility, authority, or care of something to someone else.
• Biblical usage: In Scripture, often used to describe God placing His words, covenant, or mission into human hands. Historically contrasted with intrust, which emphasized care rather than authority.

Historically, “intrust” carried a slightly different shade of meaning, emphasizing care rather than authority. Over time, usage consolidated under “entrust.”

The following summary is from MS Copilot, comparing nuanced difference between entrust and intrust.

Reflective Insight

The distinction you’re seeing between “entrust” and “intrust” is a nuanced one. While both words have very similar meanings, “entrust” is more commonly used today and can cover both the assignment of responsibility and the placing of something in someone’s care.

Historically, “intrust” did indeed exist as a variant, with a subtle emphasis on placing something in someone’s care or possession. Over time, as language evolved, “entrust” became the predominant term, and “intrust” fell out of common usage, making it archaic.

See Intrust