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confide

The correct spelling is confide.

How to pronounce confide

verb

IPA: /kənˈfaɪd/

Say it like: Con-fid-e

The correct spelling is confide. To trust, have faith (in). For example: "I confide this mission to you alone."

Usage Examples

I confide this mission to you alone.

I could no longer keep this secret alone; I decided to confide in my brother.

After several drinks, I confided my problems to the barman.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To trust, have faith (in).
  2. 2.To entrust (something) to the responsibility of someone.
  3. 3.To take (someone) into one's confidence, to speak in secret with. ( + in)
  4. 4.To say (something) in confidence.

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