[gain] {one's} trust
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to earn confidence and belief from another person in one's honesty, reliability, and intentions
- Through consistent honesty and reliability, he managed to gain his boss's trust.
- Over time, the therapist was able to gain her patient's trust, leading to effective therapy.
- The detective worked diligently to gain the witness's trust to help solve the case.
- He gained my trust when he consistently kept his promises.
- Gaining someone's trust requires open communication, respect, and follow-through on commitments.