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to entrust (someone) with; to pin one's hopes on (someone's future); to have great expectations for
to have (someone) deliver (a letter, etc.); to leave (a message); to send word
後輩に大事な仕事を嘱するのは信頼の証だ。
Entrusting important work to a junior shows trust.
友人に留守中の世話を嘱した。
I entrusted a friend to look after things while I was away.
上司から新規事業の立ち上げを嘱された。
I was entrusted by my boss with launching a new business.