anvertrauen
Translation
to entrust, to confide, to commit
Examples
Ich vertraue dir mein Geheimnis an.
I am entrusting my secret to you.
Sie hat sich ihrer besten Freundin anvertraut.
She confided in her best friend.
Dem Arzt wurde das Kind anvertraut.
The child was entrusted to the doctor.
Grammar Patterns
((j-m)) ((et4)) anvertrauen to entrust sth. to sb. I am entrusting my secret to you.
sich ((j-m)) anvertrauen to confide in sb. She confided in her best friend.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to entrust, to commit; Antonyms: to conceal, to withhold
Etymology
From an- ('to, at') + vertrauen ('to trust'). Literally 'to trust onto someone'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'entrusting' something 'an' (to) someone you 'vertrauen' (trust).