commit may express the general idea of delivering into another's charge or the special sense of transferring to a superior power or to a special place of custody.
committed the felon to prison
entrust implies committing with trust and confidence.
the president is entrusted with broad powers
confide implies entrusting with great assurance or reliance.
confided complete control of my affairs to my attorney
consign suggests removing from one's control with formality or finality.
consigned the damaging notes to the fire
relegate implies a consigning to a particular class or sphere often with a suggestion of getting rid of.
relegated to an obscure position in the company
Example Sentences
She was entrusted with the job of organizing the reception. we entrusted our financial adviser with the investment of all of our savings
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