Tried vs. Trusted — What's the Difference?

Past tense and past participle of try.

Firm belief in the integrity, ability, or character of a person or thing; confidence or reliance

Thoroughly tested and proved to be good or trustworthy.

The condition and resulting obligation of having confidence placed in one

Made to undergo trials or distress. Often used in combination

One in which confidence is placed.

Tested, hence, proven to be firm or reliable.

Custody; care

(law) Put on trial, taken before a lawcourt.

Something committed into the care of another; a charge

Simple past tense and past participle of try

Reliance on something in the future; hope

Tested and proved useful or correct;

Reliance on the intention and ability of a purchaser to pay in the future; credit

Tested and proved to be reliable

A legal relationship in which one party holds a title to property while another party has the entitlement to the beneficial use of that property.

The confidence reposed in a trustee when giving the trustee legal title to property to administer for another, together with the trustee's obligation regarding that property and the beneficiary.

The property so held.

An institution or organization directed by trustees

A combination of firms or corporations for the purpose of reducing competition and controlling prices throughout a business or industry.

To have or place confidence in; depend on

To have confidence in allowing (someone) to use, know, or look after something

To expect with assurance; assume

To give credence to; believe

To place in the care of another person or in a situation deemed safe; entrust

To extend credit to.

To have or place reliance; depend

To be confident; hope.

Simple past tense and past participle of trust

Reliable

(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence;