confide — to tell someone about a secret or private matter while trusting them not to repeat it to others
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to tell someone about a secret or private matter while trusting them not to repeat it to others
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈfaɪd/
Example Sentences
- My cat seems to confide in me every morning at 5 AM by meowing loudly about his existential crisis.
- She decided to confide her business plan to her mentor.
- I confided in my diary that I secretly put pineapple on pizza and enjoyed it.
confide
VERB[/kənˈfaɪd/]
to tell someone about a secret or private matter while trusting them not to repeat it to others
She leans in to confide her biggest secret over coffee.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'confidere,' composed of 'com-' (with) and 'fidere' (to trust). The word entered English in the 16th century, maintaining its sense of trusting someone with private information.
Breakdown
con- (with) + fide (trust) = confide
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📝Examples
“My cat seems to confide in me every morning at 5 AM by meowing loudly about his existential crisis.”
“She decided to confide her business plan to her mentor.”
“I confided in my diary that I secretly put pineapple on pizza and enjoyed it.”
“He confided his worries about the exam to his study group.”
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