Entrust and Take over

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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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Take over is an antonym for entrust.

Nearby Word: entrusting

Take over verb - To serve as a replacement usually for a time only.

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Entrust is an antonym for take over.

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