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confide
[ kuhn-fahyd ]
verb (used without object)
- to impart secrets trustfully; discuss private matters or problems (usually followed by in ):
She confides in no one but her husband.
- to have full trust; have faith:
They confided in their own ability.
verb (used with object)
- to tell in assurance of secrecy:
He confided all his plans to her.
Synonyms: , , ,
- to entrust; commit to the charge or knowledge of another:
She confided her jewelry to her sister.
confide
/ əˈڲɪ /
verb
- usually foll byin; when tr, may take a clause as object to disclose (secret or personal matters) in confidence (to); reveal in private (to)
- intrfoll byin to have complete trust
- tr to entrust into another's keeping
Derived Forms
- Dzˈھ, noun
Other Word Forms
- Dz·ھİ noun
- cDz·ھ verb preconfided preconfiding
- ܲcDz·ھĻ adjective
- ɱ-Dz·ھĻ adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of confide1
Example Sentences
Whenever Cohen discussed his career, people would often confide they had a secret desire to learn how to dance as well.
“It just felt safe. … She felt very safe to talk to, someone that I can definitely confide in.”
Back at one of the workshops, Salehe, determined and hopeful, confided that she had been studying English for the past three years.
After Lily confided in her mother, they went to the police, but the case was closed due to a lack of evidence.
Alice confided in a few close friends, but took things no further.
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