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trusted

adjective (trusted — someone you can rely on); verb (past of trust: trust, trusts, trusted, trusting)

«trusted» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

  1. As an adjective, believed to be honest, safe and reliable: "a trusted adult". tree →
  2. As a verb, past of trust: believed someone would be honest or do what is right. tree →

In the lessons

In safety lessons, a "trusted adult" is a grown-up you know well and feel safe with — a parent, teacher, school counsellor or relative — who you can tell about problems, worries or anything that makes you feel unsafe. Have more than one trusted adult. Phrases: trusted adult, trusted friend, trusted with.

Examples

  • Tell a trusted adult if you feel unsafe. tree →
  • My teacher is a trusted adult. tree →
  • She trusted me with her secret. tree →
  • Choose a trusted website for your project. tree →
  • He is a trusted friend. tree →
  • Make a list of five trusted adults. tree →
  • Mum trusted us to walk home alone. tree →
  • I trusted the map, but it was old. tree →
  • One morning, Henry, trusted servant of the Prince, came for them with a carriage. tree →

Note

"Trusted with" something means given it to look after. Being trusted is earned by being honest. A stranger is not a trusted adult even if they are friendly; a trusted adult should never ask you to keep unsafe secrets.

In Jewish tradition

Interpretation: Tradition takes this praise as showing Moses' special place among prophets, since God spoke with him plainly and not in riddles. In the primary lessons: In safety lessons, a "trusted adult" is a grown-up you know well and feel safe with — a parent, teacher, school counsellor or relative — who you can tell about problems, worries or anything that makes you feel unsafe. Have more than one trusted adult. Phrases: trusted adult, trusted friend, trusted with.

Examples

  • My servant Moses is not so; he is trusted in all My house; (Torah NUM.12.7, JPS 1917) tree →
  • And it is said: Where are their gods, the rock in whom they trusted; (Torah DEU.32.37, JPS 1917) tree →
  • I trusted even when I spoke: 'I am greatly afflicted.' (Writings PSA.116.10, JPS 1917) tree →
  • Because they believed not in God, and trusted not in His salvation. (Writings PSA.78.22, JPS 1917) tree →
  • In Thee did our fathers trust; they trusted, and Thou didst deliver them. (Writings PSA.22.5, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

"Trusted with" something means given it to look after. Being trusted is earned by being honest. A stranger is not a trusted adult even if they are friendly; a trusted adult should never ask you to keep unsafe secrets.

On Mova

This page in Markdown → https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/trusted/