Entrust and Possess

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Entrust verb - To put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another.

Usage example: we entrusted our pets to the care of our neighbor while we went on vacation

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Possess is an antonym for entrust.

Nearby Word: entrusting

Possess verb - To keep, control, or experience as one's own.

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Entrust is an antonym for possess.

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