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confided

The correct spelling is confided.

How to pronounce confided

verb

IPA: /kənˈfaɪdɪd/

Say it like: Con-fid-ed

The correct spelling is confided. 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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