trusted
Translation
trusted, reliable, dependable
Examples
He is a trusted friend.
He is a trusted friend.
She sought advice from a trusted colleague.
She sought advice from a trusted colleague.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) trusted ((noun)) a reliable or dependable (noun) He is a trusted advisor.
Similar Words
Synonyms: reliable, dependable, faithful; Antonyms: untrusted, unreliable
Etymology
The past participle of the verb 'to trust', used as an adjective.
Memory Tips
Someone who is 'trusted' is someone you have put your 'trust' in. The '-ed' ending signifies a completed state of being trusted.