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trust vs let

let vs trust

trust and let both are nouns.

trust and let both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
trust Yes No Yes No
let Yes No Yes No
As verbs, let is a hypernym of trust; that is, let is a word with a broader meaning than trust:
  • trust: allow without fear
  • let: consent to, give permission; permit
Other hypernyms of trust include allow, countenance, permit.
trust (noun) let (noun)
the trait of believing in the honesty and reliability of others a serve that strikes the net before falling into the receiver's court; the ball must be served again
certainty based on past experience
complete confidence in a person or plan etc
a consortium of independent organizations formed to limit competition by controlling the production and distribution of a product or service
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
a trustful relationship
trust (verb) let (verb)
have confidence or faith in leave unchanged
be confident about something cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition
expect and wish actively cause something to happen
confer a trust upon consent to, give permission; permit
(chiefly archaic) extend credit to grant use or occupation of under a term of contract
allow without fear make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
Difference between trust and let

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