CEFR B2

confide

verb

Meaning

To tell someone about a secret or private matter, trusting them not to repeat it to others.

Synonyms: tell, reveal, disclose, entrust

verb

Pronunciation: /kənˈfaɪd/

To tell someone about a secret or private matter, trusting them not to repeat it to others.

She felt comfortable enough to confide all her troubles in her best friend.
He decided to confide his anxieties about the new job to his mentor.
It's important to have someone you can truly confide in when facing difficult times.

confide in (someone) (prepositional phrase): To share secrets or private matters with someone you trust. — "He found it easy to confide in his grandmother about his problems."
confide (something) to (someone) (prepositional phrase): To tell a secret or private matter to someone. — "She confided her deepest fears to her diary."

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