Place (something precious) in another’s care (7)

I believe the answer is:

entrust

(Other definitions for entrust that I've seen before include "Confide" , "Give custody of" , "Commit (for safety)" , "Consign" , "Commend" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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