Grammar fix
build trust
develop confidence (in someone or something)
to gradually create a feeling of confidence and reliability in a person or relationship through actions, honesty, or time
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Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
It takes time to build trust with new colleagues.
In my opinion, it is important for teachers to build trust with their students so that they feel comfortable asking questions.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: We need to build a trust with clients.
Say: We need to build trust with clients.
Here 'trust' is uncountable — no 'a'.
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
'Cultivate and establish a foundation of mutual trust' is HR-speak; 'build trust' is plain.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
build trust
- with
- between
- gain
- take time to